Cairo International Airport witnessed an emergency landing of a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight en route from Jeddah to London after the in-flight cabin manager, Mohsen bin Saeed Al-Zahrani, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and passed away mid-flight.
According to aviation and security sources, Cairo's air traffic control received an emergency call from the pilot requesting to divert the flight due to a critical medical situation onboard.
In an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), Saudia Airlines confirmed the death of Al-Zahrani due to a sudden health issue while performing his duties, offering heartfelt condolences to his family.
The co-pilot successfully landed the aircraft in Cairo, where a medical team boarded and confirmed Al-Zahrani had passed away before landing. His body was transported to a nearby hospital, and Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation to rule out any foul play.
The flight resumed its journey to London after all legal and medical procedures were completed. No further details have been released regarding the exact cause of death.
While rare, medical emergencies during flights do occur. A similar incident took place in June 2024 when an Egyptian pilot passed away mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing at Jeddah Airport.
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