COLOGNE- A tragic incident unfolded on a Jet2 (LS) flight from Bulgaria (BOJ) to Liverpool (LPL) last Monday, resulting in a passenger’s death. The aircraft, operating as Flight LS3214, departed Bourgas at approximately 1 pm local time on September 16.
Shortly after takeoff, the crew faced a medical emergency when a male passenger reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest.
Jet2 Plane Emergency Landing
The pilots swiftly diverted the aircraft to Cologne, Germany, declaring an emergency en route. Despite the crew’s efforts to resuscitate the ailing passenger, he succumbed to his condition before the plane could land.
Upon touching down in Cologne, the aircraft was directed to a remote section of the runway. A medical team promptly boarded the plane to assess the situation. The deceased passenger was then removed from the aircraft.
The unexpected diversion and subsequent events caused a significant delay for the remaining passengers. Flight tracking data revealed that the aircraft remained grounded in Cologne for several hours.
The journey to Liverpool John Lennon Airport resumed at 10:17 pm local time (9:17 pm BST), with the flight finally reaching its intended destination at 10:27 pm.
Official Remarks
A Jet2 spokesperson has confirmed the tragic incident that occurred on Flight LS3214 from Bourgas to Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Monday, September 16.
The flight was diverted to Cologne, Germany, due to a passenger requiring urgent medical assistance. Despite efforts to save the individual, the spokesperson regretfully announced that the passenger did not survive.
Jet2 expressed deep sympathy for the deceased’s loved ones, stating, “We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the customer’s family and friends at this very difficult time.” The airline’s statement acknowledges the gravity of the situation and its impact on those affected.
This recent event recalls a similar incident from January involving another Jet2 flight. In that case, a passenger was discovered deceased inside the aircraft’s lavatory during a flight from Tenerife to Manchester. The discovery prompted an emergency landing in Cork, Ireland.
Passengers on the January flight reported feeling distressed by the situation. One traveler criticized the crew’s handling of the incident, describing their approach as “dismissive.”
Similar Incidents
A German passenger died after collapsing on Cathay Pacific (CX) flight CX663 at Hong Kong International Airport on September 8, 2024. The incident occurred at 8:59 pm local time, just before the scheduled departure to Mumbai, India.
Emergency responders rushed the passenger to North Lantau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite resuscitation attempts. The flight, originally set for an 8:45 pm takeoff, experienced a delay due to a medical emergency.
In a separate incident on September 18, 2024, a 47-year-old Bangladeshi passenger died on Cathay Pacific flight CX662 from Dhaka to Hong Kong.
The man fainted during the journey, prompting Hong Kong police to respond to a report about the incident at 8 am local time. Police declared him dead at the scene upon arrival.
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