The Jet2 flight was diverted after a passenger died onboard, the plane, which was bound for Manchester, made an emergency landing at Cornwall Airport.
The Jet2 flight took off from Tenerife and was bound for Manchester. However, following the tragedy, the plane was forced to divert to Cornwall airport and make an emergency landing.
The pilot declared an emergency on flight LS756 three hours after getting airborne and mentioned that the passenger required a medical assistant.
The woman passenger was fallen ill and asked for medical assistance. Unfortunately, she died onboard.
Tragedy onboard Jet2 Flight
According to a statement given to the Manchester Evening News by a fellow passenger who was on board. During the flight, a man was assisting a distressed woman to the bathroom.
After discussing with the cabin crew, they laid her down in front of the seats with extra legroom. Subsequently, she was asked about her pain level, which was communicated to the captain.
The situation took a turn for the worse, and an announcement was made for medical personnel on board. The plane made a sudden right turn, and it was apparent that an immediate landing was necessary.
Passengers were visibly upset and emotional as the woman passed out. CPR was performed using onboard oxygen and a defibrillator for approximately an hour until the plane landed in Newquay.
Following the plane’s landing, eyewitnesses reported that it needed to refuel while the police spoke with Jet2 employees.
The aircraft later departed and arrived in Manchester at approximately 10 pm local time. No additional information regarding the incident has been confirmed yet. However, further inquiries have been made to the South West Ambulance Service and Devon and Cornwall Police.
Jet2 statement over passenger death
In a recent announcement, Jet2 revealed that the passenger on board had passed away and expressed gratitude to both the crew and passengers who assisted during the emergency.
The Jet2 spokesperson issued a statement and said, “Flight LS756 from Tenerife to Manchester diverted to Cornwall Airport Newquay yesterday evening due to a customer requiring medical attention.”
“Regrettably, we can confirm that the customer has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with the customer’s family and friends at this very challenging time. We would like to convey our thanks to our crew, as well as other passengers who provided assistance onboard.” added the jet2 spokesperson.
