A Varanasi-Mumbai flight of Akasa Air with 172 passengers on board today (August 15) made an emergency landing at the Raja Bhoj Airport in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal after a passenger fell sick, an official said.
"Akasa Air flight QP1492, flying from Varanasi to Mumbai on August 15, 2024, made a diversion and landed in Bhopal on account of a medical emergency on board. Despite the best efforts of our cabin crew and a doctor on board who provided immediate assistance, the passenger, unfortunately, passed away," the airline in a statement.
Statement by Akasa Air
"Our thoughts are with the relatives and loved ones of the deceased passenger. We acknowledge the efforts of our cabin crew and the assisting doctor for their swift response to this emergency," the airline said.
"Akasa Air remains committed to the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew and we are working on a timely recovery for the onward journey of this flight to ensure minimal disruption for the rest of our passengers," it added.
Emergency landing due to health issues of one passenger
The pilot contacted the Air Traffic Control and made an emergency landing at 11:40 am after a passenger faced a serious health issue, airport director Ramji Awasthi told media.
Awasthi had said the passenger, who was in a critical condition, was rushed to hospital. The flight is expected to resume its journey at 5:00 pm after completing necessary formalities.
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