Aviator perishes in Turkish Airlines aircraft, necessitating urgent landing in New York.
Airline Pilot Ilcehin Hero, reaching the age of 59, experienced a moment of unconsciousness following takeoff of Flight 204 from Seattle on a Tuesday night, as confirmed by Turkish Airlines representative Yahya Ustun in a press release.
Efforts to revive the captain were unsuccessful, prompting the co-pilot to initiate an emergency landing. Regrettably, Captain Ilcehin Hero passed away prior to touching down, according to Ustun's statement.
Data from the monitoring site FlightAware suggests that the Airbus A350 safely landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport around 5:57 a.m.
Plans were being implemented to facilitate passengers' travel to their desired locations from New York, explained Ustun, the airline representative.
Hero had joined Turkish Airlines back in 2007, reported Ustun, with his medical history showing no alarming health issues that would have prohibited him from working, as per a routine check-up in March.
"With profound sadness, Turkish Airlines acknowledges the passing of our esteemed captain and extends our deepest sympathies to his heartbroken family, colleagues, and all those near and dear to him," Ustun expressed.
The flight crew heavily relied on the co-pilot after Captain Ilcehin's unfortunate incident, as they were both responsible for the safety of us, the passengers. Upon landing, Turkish Airlines assured us of their support, providing necessary arrangements for our onward journeys.
