Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight prompting emergency landing in New York
A Turkish Airlines pilot collapsed and died mid-flight on an Airbus 350 from Seattle to Istanbul, prompting an emergency landing in New York. Despite first aid efforts by the crew, the 59-year-old pilot, who had no prior health issues as per a recent medical exam, passed away before the plane landed.
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A Turkish Airlines pilot collapsed and died mid-flight on an Airbus 350 from Seattle to Istanbul, prompting an emergency landing in New York. Despite first aid efforts by the crew, the 59-year-old pilot, who had no prior health issues as per a recent medical exam, passed away before the plane landed. 
