Passenger Dies Mid-Flight on Jet2 Plane

A Jet2 flight traveling from Tenerife (TFS/GCTS) to East Midlands (EMA/GCNX) was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger became critical ill and passed away. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, prompting the plane to divert to Spain.

The aircraft was diverted to Santiago-de Compostela Airport (SCQ/LEST) in the region of Galicia, where emergency services were alerted.

The unexpected turn of events caused concern among passengers, as the crew worked swiftly to respond to the medical emergency.

The passenger, a man in his 70s, reportedly experienced severe health complications during the flight. 

According to Diario de Avisos, (a local newspaper in the Canary Islands,) the aircraft was mid-journey when the crew declared a medical emergency.

Passengers onboard observed the crew's efforts to assist the man while coordinating with medical professionals on the ground.

Despite the crew's immediate response and the decision to divert the flight, the passenger's condition continued to deteriorate. Tragically, he passed away before the plane could land. The flight crew followed emergency protocols, ensuring the aircraft landed safely so that medical personnel could take over. 

The airline has expressed its condolences to the passenger's loved ones and confirmed that the flight resumed its journey to East Midlands Airport after the situation was handled.

An ambulance from the Galician Health Emergency Service-061 was dispatched to the airport. Upon landing at the airport, medical staff attended to the passenger on the runway.

Aircraft Information:

Airline: Jet2

Code: LS/EXS

Aircraft: Boeing 737-8MG

Registration: G-JZHJ

Serial Number: 63144

Engines: 2 x CFMI CFM56-7B26E

First Flew: August 2016

Age: 8.6 Years 

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS INVOLVED