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A Kenya Airways passenger has died after becoming unresponsive during a flight from Nairobi to Lagos, prompting an emergency response by the crew. The passenger was found unresponsive about 20 minutes before the aircraft was due to land in Nigeria.
Crew Responded Before Landing
Kenya Airways said the medical emergency occurred on Tuesday, October 6, at about 9:20pm Nigerian time. The crew immediately administered first aid and followed the emergency procedures required for such situations.
The aircraft continued to Murtala Muhammed International Airport and landed at about 9:41pm. Medical personnel were waiting at the airport and examined the passenger after the aircraft arrived.
The medical team subsequently confirmed that the passenger had died. Kenya Airways did not disclose the identity of the deceased or provide further details about the medical condition involved.
Airline Offers Support to Family
The national carrier expressed condolences to the passenger’s family and friends following the incident. The airline also said it was working with the family, relevant authorities and aviation regulators to provide the necessary support.
Kenya Airways further said the privacy and dignity of everyone involved would be respected as the matter is handled.
The incident occurred while the airline was operating its scheduled Nairobi-Lagos service. No indication was given that the medical emergency affected the safety of the aircraft or other passengers.
KQ Had Another Safety Incident in August
The latest incident comes after Kenya Airways dealt with a separate occurrence involving one of its aircraft in South Africa. In August, a KQ flight from Nairobi landed safely at Cape Town International Airport before experiencing a tyre burst during landing.
The airline said its crew followed established safety procedures and all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. The two incidents were unrelated, with the latest involving a passenger medical emergency rather than an aircraft problem.
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