Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts to JFK After Pilot’s Mid-Flight Death

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A Turkish Airlines aircraft en route from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport early Wednesday following the sudden death of the 59-year-old captain during the flight.

Despite attempts to provide first aid, the pilot was pronounced dead prior to landing. The Airbus A350-900 successfully touched down shortly before 6 a.m.

Source: New York Post