Pilot dies on board Etihad Airways flight to Amsterdam

2017-12-07 05:24:09

(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Abu Dhabi : A pilot passed away while he was operating an Etihad Airways flight from to Amsterdam, forcing the flight to divert its path and make an emergency landing in Kuwait.

In a statement on September 27, the -based carrier said the aircraft was safely diverted to Kuwait where a medical team was present to assist him, but the pilot was pronounced dead.

'Etihad Airways is saddened to report the death of one of its pilots onboard flight EY 927, a freighter service from to Amsterdam. After the captain became incapacitated early in the flight, the First Officer issued an emergency call and safely diverted the aircraft to Kuwait,' Etihad said in a statement.

'We are deeply saddened by the loss, and are focused on taking care of our late colleague's family at this time, to whom we offer our heartfelt condolences,' Etihad added.

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