Emergency Landing As Turkish Pilot Dies Mid-Air
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A 59-year-old Turkish pilot slumped and died mid-air while flying from Seattle to Istanbul on Tuesday evening.
The flight was immediately forced on an emergency landing in New York, according to Turkish Airline spokesperson Yahya Ustun, who shared the information on social media.
Efforts were made to administer first aid to the pilot, but unfortunately, he died before the plane could land.
The spokesperson revealed that the pilot has been with the airline since 2007 and went through a medical examination in March, which showed he had no underlying health conditions.