BREAKING NEWS: Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies, Forcing Emergency Landing at JFK

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at New York’s JFK Airport early Wednesday after the captain, Ilcehin Pehlivan, died mid-flight. The aircraft, en route from Seattle to Istanbul, diverted to JFK after the pilot collapsed. Further details on the incident can be found in this report on the Turkish Airlines flight incident. The airline has since expressed condolences to the captain’s family. Source: NYPost.com

What We Know

  • The Airbus A350-900 was traveling from Seattle to Istanbul when the captain collapsed mid-flight, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport. The co-pilot and other flight crew made the decision to divert to New York after first aid attempts failed.
  • The 59-year-old captain, Ilcehin Pehlivan, was a veteran pilot with Turkish Airlines since 2007. He had recently passed a medical exam in March, showing no signs of health issues prior to this incident, according to airline representatives.
  • The plane safely landed at JFK Airport shortly before 6 a.m. without any further complications. Turkish Airlines issued a statement expressing their sorrow for the loss of their captain, and condolences were extended to his family and colleagues.

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