A 37-year-old woman traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai was found dead upon the flight's arrival on Tuesday. According to the police, the woman suffered a fatal heart attack mid-flight.
The cabin crew of the private airline discovered the passenger unresponsive as the plane landed in Chennai. A medical team was immediately called to examine her but declared her dead on arrival.
The victim, a resident of Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, was reportedly traveling alone. Fellow passengers recalled that she seemed unwell during the journey but had not raised any complaints with the crew.
The authorities confirmed that her body was sent to a nearby government hospital for further examination. Efforts are underway to inform her family and arrange for the handover of her remains.
Incidents of sudden cardiac arrests mid-flight have raised concerns about medical preparedness on commercial airlines. Aviation authorities and medical experts advise passengers with pre-existing health conditions to consult doctors before flying.
This tragic incident has left passengers and crew in shock, highlighting the importance of swift medical assistance during emergencies on flights.