Passenger dies on Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul
A passenger fell ill and died on board Turkish Airlines flight TK731 from Colombo to Istanbul, with the aircraft continuing on to its destination.
A passenger died aboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to Istanbul on Monday, August 24, according to a report citing the outlet Hava Sosyal Media.
The traveler, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly fell ill suddenly during flight TK731. Cabin crew provided medical assistance. The passenger's condition worsened, and they died before the aircraft landed.
The flight was operated by an Airbus A330-300 registered TC-JOA. Rather than divert, the crew chose to continue along the scheduled route, and the aircraft landed in Istanbul as planned despite the death on board.
No details have been released regarding the cause of death or any further identifying information about the passenger. Turkish Airlines has not issued a separate statement confirming the incident beyond what was reported.
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Sources
- aerotelegraph.comPassagier stirbt auf Flug von Turkish Airlines von Colombo nach Istanbul