PHILADELPHIA- Flight attendants aboard an American Airlines (AA) flight from Venice to Philadelphia sprang into action when their colleague suddenly collapsed during the flight; despite their valiant efforts, the veteran flight attendant, Carol Wright, tragically died later on Wednesday (21 June 2023).
The incident occurred onboard American Airlines flight AA715 while it was flying over France. Carol collapsed before her fellow crew members, prompting the flight attendants to respond immediately.
American Airlines Attendant Dies
They quickly initiated emergency life support procedures and performed CPR in a bid to save her life. Meanwhile, the pilots swiftly diverted the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to Dublin after declaring a medical emergency.
Within a short time, the aircraft touched down in Ireland, where airport fire services and paramedics were waiting, reported PYOK.
They rushed Carol to a local hospital. Her life could not be saved despite the tireless efforts of Carol’s colleagues and the emergency responders in Dublin.
Internal communications from American Airlines confirmed the heartbreaking news, stating that PHL-based Flight Attendant and Purser Carol Wright had passed away during the flight.
Carol had dedicated 38 years to her career with American Airlines and was cherished by her colleagues for her professionalism and the bonds she formed with them.
The airline is providing support to the crew members who were onboard with Carol and are in contact with her family, ensuring their needs are met during this difficult time.
Flight Cancellation and Emergency Landing
The flight was ultimately canceled after the incident, and passengers are being rebooked on alternative flights.
It was initially reported that the flight was canceled due to a shortage of flight attendants. However, the Boeing 787-8 is legally permitted to operate with a minimum crew of six flight attendants.
Further, it is understandable that all the crew members onboard were relieved of their duties given the distressing circumstances.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of life onboard an aircraft. In a similar incident last November, a Gulf Air flight attendant suffered a heart attack mid-flight from Bahrain to Paris.
The crew diverted the plane to Erbil in Iraq, where the crew member received medical attention. After a brief delay for refueling and paperwork, the flight continued to Paris with the same crew members.
The aviation industry mourns the loss of Carol Wright, a dedicated and beloved member of the American Airlines family.
Saudia Boeing 787 Medical Emergency
On 4th July 2022, Saudia Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner made an Emergency landing at Chennai Airport.
The plane was en route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia, with Flight Number SV840. But it diverted to Chennai airport due to a Medical Emergency.
According to a source, The Airline operates regular flights from the Jeddah-Kuala Lumpur route. But on 4th July this year, something happened on board, and the plane diverted to Chennai at 7:30 Pm IST with an Ambulance kept ready on the ground for quick treatment.
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