A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing in New York after a 59-year-old pilot collapsed and died mid-flight, the airline confirmed on Wednesday, October 9. The flight, TK204 from Seattle to Istanbul, was diverted after the pilot fell ill during the journey. Despite efforts to administer first aid, the pilot passed away before the plane could land. As per reports, the pilot had been with Turkish Airlines since 2007 and had recently passed a medical exam with no signs of health issues. An investigation into the incident is underway. Fight on Easyjet Flight: Drunk Passenger Throws Punches at Flight Attendants and Cop After Aircraft Lands in Turkey, Video Surfaces.

Pilot Collapses, Dies Mid-Flight on Turkish Airlines

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