Passenger Found Dead on Air India Flight After Landing in Lucknow
A passenger onboard Air India flight AI2845 was found dead after the plane landed at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. The deceased, identified as Asifullah Ansari, was discovered unresponsive in his seat with his seatbelt still fastened, suggesting he passed away midair.
The flight had departed from Delhi and arrived in Lucknow at 8:10 AM. Upon landing, crew members attempted to wake Ansari but received no response. Medical professionals onboard examined him and confirmed his death. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the exact cause of death will be determined through a postmortem examination. Air India has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
The event has raised concerns about midair medical emergencies and the preparedness of airlines in handling such situations. While airlines are equipped with basic medical facilities, incidents like these highlight the need for enhanced in-flight medical assistance.
The aviation industry has been under scrutiny regarding passenger safety and medical emergency protocols. In a recent case, Air India faced criticism after an 82-year-old woman suffered a brain stroke at Delhi Airport. Her family alleged that the airline failed to provide a pre-booked wheelchair, which led to her collapse. However, Air India refuted the claims, stating that there was no delay in providing assistance.
Meanwhile, in an unrelated incident on March 5, an Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to return to the U.S. after nine toilets became clogged mid-flight. Flight AI126 turned back to Chicago O'Hare International Airport nearly five hours into the journey due to technical issues. The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew disembarked safely after the aircraft returned.
As investigations into Ansari’s death continue, more details are expected to emerge following the postmortem report.
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