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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Mystery as body of plane passenger who died on US-bound flight VANISHES after being removed from jet
A PASSENGER on a flight from Turkey to the United States died mid-air - but officials are uncertain where the body is. The tragic incident occurred on a flight between Istanbul and San Francisco on July 13. 3 Interior of an airplane with passengers standing on foot to depart the plane after landing Credit: Getty 3 The body was removed from the plane upon landing in Chicago Credit: Getty 3 The passenger reportedly suffered a "severe medical emergency" while the flight was cruising over Greenland. To start with, the flight was preparing to divert to Keflavik Airport in Iceland after the death. But in the end they decided to not divert away from North American airspace. According to Aviation A2Z, the urgency to land the plane decreases if a passenger suffering a medical emergency has passed away. read more in world news "Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at CHICAGO O'HARE (ORD), a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities," the outlet reported. It remains unknown what medical emergency the passenger suffered. The body was removed from the plane upon landing in Chicago. This is the point at which responsibility for the corpse should have gone to Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Most read in The US Sun But medical examiner spokesperson Natalia Derevyanny told SFGATE that they have no record of a body being brought to them from this flight. The office further does not have any cases that match the description of this incident. American Airlines breaks silence on rumors it is canceling 100s of flights in August after travelers left fearing worst Turkish Airlines station manager Ertugrul Gulsen told the New York Post that the flight had diverted to Chicago and that the passenger's remains were subsequently put on a flight to San Fransisco. However, they did not elaborate further. The exact location of the passenger's remains are still unknown. Turkish Airlines was contacted by The Sun for comment. A 2021 study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine says that a "death onboard a commercial aircraft is actually quite rare." It comes following a series of aviation related tragedies in recent weeks. On Tuesday, Two people tragically died in the fireball when the light aircraft hurtled into the tarmac. A shocking video shows the plane nosediving towards the road before exploding upon impact.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Mystery as body of plane passenger who died on US-bound flight VANISHES after being removed from jet
The passenger reportedly suffered a "severe medical emergency" while the flight FLIGHT SHOCK Mystery as body of plane passenger who died on US-bound flight VANISHES after being removed from jet Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PASSENGER on a flight from Turkey to the United States died mid-air - but officials are uncertain where the body is. The tragic incident occurred on a flight between Istanbul and San Francisco on July 13. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Interior of an airplane with passengers standing on foot to depart the plane after landing Credit: Getty 3 The body was removed from the plane upon landing in Chicago Credit: Getty 3 The passenger reportedly suffered a "severe medical emergency" while the flight was cruising over Greenland. To start with, the flight was preparing to divert to Keflavik Airport in Iceland after the death. But in the end they decided to not divert away from North American airspace. According to Aviation A2Z, the urgency to land the plane decreases if a passenger suffering a medical emergency has passed away. "Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at CHICAGO O'HARE (ORD), a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities," the outlet reported. It remains unknown what medical emergency the passenger suffered. The body was removed from the plane upon landing in Chicago. This is the point at which responsibility for the corpse should have gone to Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. But medical examiner spokesperson Natalia Derevyanny told SFGATE that they have no record of a body being brought to them from this flight. The office further does not have any cases that match the description of this incident. American Airlines breaks silence on rumors it is canceling 100s of flights in August after travelers left fearing worst Turkish Airlines station manager Ertugrul Gulsen told the New York Post that the flight had diverted to Chicago and that the passenger's remains were subsequently put on a flight to San Fransisco. However, they did not elaborate further. The exact location of the passenger's remains are still unknown. Turkish Airlines was contacted by The Sun for comment. A 2021 study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine says that a "death onboard a commercial aircraft is actually quite rare." It comes following a series of aviation related tragedies in recent weeks. On Tuesday, a small plane crashed into a busy highway in northern Italy. Two people tragically died in the fireball when the light aircraft hurtled into the tarmac. A shocking video shows the plane nosediving towards the road before exploding upon impact.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Mystery as body of plane passenger who died on US-bound flight VANISHES after being removed from jet
A PASSENGER on a flight from Turkey to the United States died mid-air - but officials are uncertain where the body is. The tragic incident occurred on a flight between Istanbul and San Francisco on July 13. 3 3 3 The passenger reportedly suffered a "severe medical emergency" while the flight was cruising over Greenland. To start with, the flight was preparing to divert to Keflavik Airport in Iceland after the death. But in the end they decided to not divert away from North American airspace. According to Aviation A2Z, the urgency to land the plane decreases if a passenger suffering a medical emergency has passed away. "Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at CHICAGO O'HARE (ORD), a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities," the outlet reported. It remains unknown what medical emergency the passenger suffered. The body was removed from the plane upon landing in Chicago. This is the point at which responsibility for the corpse should have gone to Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. But medical examiner spokesperson Natalia Derevyanny told SFGATE that they have no record of a body being brought to them from this flight. The office further does not have any cases that match the description of this incident. American Airlines breaks silence on rumors it is canceling 100s of flights in August after travelers left fearing worst Turkish Airlines station manager Ertugrul Gulsen told the New York Post that the flight had diverted to Chicago and that the passenger's remains were subsequently put on a flight to San Fransisco. However, they did not elaborate further. The exact location of the passenger's remains are still unknown. Turkish Airlines was contacted by The Sun for comment. A 2021 study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine says that a "death onboard a commercial aircraft is actually quite rare." It comes following a series of aviation related tragedies in recent weeks. On Tuesday, a small plane crashed into a busy highway in northern Italy. Two people tragically died in the fireball when the light aircraft hurtled into the tarmac. A shocking video shows the plane nosediving towards the road before exploding upon impact.
News18
7 days ago
- Health
- News18
Turkish Airlines Passenger Dies Mid-Flight, The Body Has Mysteriously Disappeared
Last Updated: Typically, in the event of a medical emergency, flight crews seek the nearest airport for an emergency landing. A passenger on a Turkish Airlines flight bound for San Francisco died mid-air earlier this month. In a bizarre twist, the body of the deceased has since gone missing, according to a report by Aviation A2Z. The incident occurred on July 13 aboard Turkish Airlines Flight TK79, which was en route from Istanbul to San Francisco. The passenger, whose identity and nationality have not yet been disclosed, reportedly suffered a medical emergency and died during the flight. Initially, the crew considered diverting the aircraft to Keflavik Airport in Iceland, which would have allowed the body to be handled before reaching North America. However, they ultimately decided to continue toward the US, reportedly to remain within US jurisdiction for legal and procedural clarity. Typically, in the event of a medical emergency, flight crews seek the nearest airport for an emergency landing. However, in the unfortunate event of a death, the urgency to land immediately is often reconsidered, especially if the passenger has already passed away. Upon entering the US airspace, the crew diverted the flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a major hub equipped to handle medical and emergency situations. Turkish Airlines' US station manager, Ertugrul Gulsen, confirmed that the rest of the passengers were rebooked on alternate flights to complete their journey to San Francisco. SFGATE that there was no record of receiving any body from that flight. To date, the whereabouts of the deceased passenger's remains remain unknown, and Turkish Airlines has not disclosed any further details, including the person's name or nationality. The mystery has raised serious questions about how the situation was handled after landing. This isn't the first time when the Turkish Airlines has experienced a mid-air fatality. In October 2024, pilot Ilcehin Pehlivan died mid-flight while traveling from Seattle after suffering a medical emergency. So far, the current incident that took place on July 13 remains under investigation. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Passenger death forces plane into international diversion - but there's 'no record' of body
A Turkish Airlines passenger died during a journey from Istanbul to California last week, but it appears neither airline nor airport can explain where the body has gone The body of a passenger who died during a long-haul international flight cannot be located, it has been claimed. A Turkish Airlines customer was travelling on an international flight from Istanbul heading to San Francisco on July 13 when they suffered a medical emergency. While it was en route to America, an "incident unfolded" over Greenland, the aviation blog Aviation A2Z reported. Ertugrul Gulsen, the Turkish Airlines station manager in the US, later confirmed that the flight diverted to Chicago O'Hare International Airport after a passenger died. However, a spokesperson for medical examiner, Natalia Derevyanny, said there is "no record" of a body being brought to them from the flight. SFGATE report that they were "not notified" of the death -and that the office have "no cases that would match the description of the incident". Mirror Online have contacted Turkish Airlines and the airport for confirmation. According to the New York Post, Turkish Airlines station manager Ertugrul Gulsen confirmed the diversion to Chicago O'Hare and added that the passenger's remains were later placed on a separate flight to San Francisco. The outlet say he did not elaborate further on the matter. 'Upon entering the airspace over the United States, the crew opted to land at CHICAGO O'HARE (ORD), a major international hub capable of handling emergency landings with adequate medical support and facilities,' Aviation A2Z reported, confirming the steps taken following the incident. It isn't the only recent tragedy on board a Turkish Airlines plane after a pilot died mid-air last year. The flight took off from Seattle in the USA in October and was forced to land at New York. It was originally bound for Istanbul before tragedy struck and the pilot died on board. An airline spokesman said: "The pilot of our Airbus 350... flight TK204 from Seattle to Istanbul collapsed during the flight. After an unsuccessful attempt to give first aid, the flight crew of another pilot and a co-pilot decided to make an emergency landing, but he died before landing." The spokesman said the 59-year-old pilot, Ilcehin Pehlivan, had worked for Turkish Airlines since 2007. They added he had passed a medical examination in March, which gave no indication of any health problems. The spokesman added: "We wish God's mercy upon our captain and patience to his grieving family, all his colleagues and loved ones." It is not clear how many passengers were onboard at the time. It landed successfully at JFK airport in New York shortly before 6am local time (about 11am BST). The original flight from Seattle to Istanbul should have taken around 11 hours. The Turkish Airline plane was diverted after around eight hours flying time.
