Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies Mid-Flight Prompting Emergency Landing Captain İlçehin Pehlivan collapses during flight from Seattle to Istanbul, forcing landing at JFK AirportA Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul experienced a tragic incident on Tuesday evening when its captain, İlçehin Pehlivan, collapsed mid-flight, prompting the crew to make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The plane, on its way to Turkey, had already crossed over northern Canada before the emergency landing was executed. Hours after the emergency landing, the airline coordinated replacement travel arrangements for the passengers who had been expecting to continue their flight to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines stated, "Passengers will be rescheduled to their destination with the utmost priority and care." The Turkish Airlines flight serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life and the professional commitment required of airline crews at all times.

Source: The Guardian October 10, 2024 13:14 UTC