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A packed passenger jet has been forced to make an emergency landing after the plane’s pilot collapsed suddenly mid-flight, triggering panic among the crew and travelers on board.
The plane was operated by EasyJet, a low-cost airline based in the United Kingdom.
It was flying from Hurghada, Egypt, to Manchester, UK when the pilot suffered a “medical emergency” en route. ...
The statement noted that the co-pilot was able to divert the flight and land safely in Athens, Greece.
The pilot reportedly received emergency medical treatment on the runway.
“The first officer performed a routine landing in accordance with standard operating procedures and the aircraft was met by paramedics on arrival in Athens,” the spokesperson confirmed.
The pilot’s condition was not confirmed by the airline and the nature of the medical emergency was withheld.
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