Hong Kong- A Bangladeshi passenger aged 47, died on a Cathay Pacific (CX) flight from Dhaka (DAC) to Hong Kong (HKG). He fainted during the journey. Hong Kong police got a report about the incident at 8 am local time on Wednesday (September 18, 2024).
The man collapsed on flight CX662, Police declared him dead at the scene. They will do an autopsy to find out the cause of his death.
Passenger Died on Cathay Pacific Flight
The flight left Dhaka at 2 am local time and landed in Hong Kong at 7:49 am Wednesday. The crew found the passenger unconscious during pre-landing checks.
Paramedics boarded immediately after landing. The passenger died despite intervention. Cathay Pacific expressed condolences to the family.
This incident follows a similar event on September 8, when a 71-year-old German passenger died after fainting on a Cathay flight from Hong Kong to Mumbai before takeoff. Crew provided first aid, but the man was declared dead at the hospital.
Similar Incidents
A plane from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul diverted to Hong Kong when a 47-year-old Vietnamese woman fainted. She died at North Lantau Hospital.
Five years ago, a similar incident occurred when a 44-year-old woman lost consciousness on a flight to Hong Kong. She also died at North Lantau Hospital.
The Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association advises passengers feeling seriously unwell to inform the cabin crew immediately.
Dr. Yang Siu-ming advises patients with cardiovascular or respiratory diseases to consult doctors before flying. He recommends delaying air travel after brain and eye surgeries or diving activities.
Anyone with a Cardiovascular or Respiratory disease should ask doctors about whether they were safe to fly.
Dr. Yang Siu-ming
To prevent “economy class syndrome,” passengers should walk every one to two hours during long flights. This condition causes blood clots from prolonged sitting.
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