Varanasi-Mumbai Flight Emergency Landing: A passenger died, forcing the flight to make an emergency landing in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The body was taken to a hospital. While the cause of death is unclear, the crew mentioned that his health suddenly worsened, and he passed away before the landing.
Emergency Landing in Bhopal After Passenger Dies
The Akasa Airlines flight from Varanasi to Mumbai had to make an emergency landing in Bhopal due to a passenger’s death. The police have taken the body into custody, and the airport staff is handling the situation. The passenger’s family has been informed, but the identity of the deceased is still unknown. The plane has been grounded, and airline officials are on site. The pilot, crew, and passengers are being questioned about the incident.
Akasa Airlines Flight 1492 took off from Varanasi at 9:50 am, heading to Mumbai with a scheduled arrival time of 12:50 pm. During the flight, a passenger became severely ill. The crew provided first aid, but the passenger’s condition didn’t get better.
The pilot contacted Bhopal Airport and made an emergency landing. Sadly, the passenger had already passed away by the time the plane landed, and the airport’s medical team confirmed the death.
The pilot contacted Bhopal airport’s ATC and made a landing, but the passenger had already passed away. The airport’s medical team examined the passenger and confirmed his death. The deceased, identified as Dashrath Giri, was traveling for medical treatment but suffered a heart attack during the flight.
Akasa Air Issues Statement
Akasa Air Statement
The airline expressed its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased passenger and recognized the quick actions of both its cabin crew and the assisting doctor in responding to the emergency. Akasa Air emphasized its commitment to the safety and well-being of both passengers and crew, stating that they are working towards a prompt recovery for the flight to minimize disruptions for the remaining passengers.
