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Turkish Airlines Plane Makes Priority Landing in Istanbul

Turkish airlinesTurkish Airlines flight TK2659 made a priority landing at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 14.

The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Sivas, Turkey, when an asthma patient passenger fell ill mid-air. The pilot then contacted the air traffic control, saying “Our asthma patient passenger has low blood pressure. We have doctor in the cabin. Doctor is frequently checking the blood pressure. If it possible we would like to land on as soon as possible sir.”

The plane landed uneventfully. It is believed that the patient’s condition had become better during landing.


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Emirates Flight Makes Priority Landing in Newcastle

EmiratesEmirates flight EK35 had to make a priority landing in Newcastle, England, on March 23.

Authorities said the plane, flying from Dubai, declared an emergency at around 11 a.m. due to a medical emergency on board.

According to an airline spokesperson, “The aircraft landed safely and the passenger was met and attended to by medical staff.”


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Southwest Airlines flight Makes Priority Landing at Milwaukee

southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines flight 663 on its way from Orlando, Florida, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, made a priority landing at about 10:18 a.m. on August 17.

The pilot declared emergency just before landing at Milwaukee, after the crew reported an electrical smell onboard.

The plane carrying 127 passengers and 5 crew members landed uneventfully and no one was hurt.

The aircraft was taken for examination while an alternate plane was arranged for continuing the next flight to Los Angeles.

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