MUNICH- The flag carrier of Luxembourg, Luxair (LG) flight from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Luxembourg (LUX) made an emergency landing at Munich Airport (MUC) after one of its pilots fell sick during the flight on December 15, 2024.
As per the current schedule, Luxair operates two weekly flights between Luxembourg and Dubai.
Luxair Flight Emergency Landing
According to FlightRadar24 data, Luxair flight LG9010 took off from Al Maktoum Int’l airport at 6:26 AM UTC. After being airborne for over six hours, the flight declared an emergency.
The incident occurred while the aircraft was cruising at FL380, approximately 50 nautical miles southeast of Munich. The crew made the decision to land, and the aircraft safely touched down on runway 26R in Munich about 30 minutes later.
The sources told Aviation Herald that the diversion was prompted by the first officer’s sudden illness, rendering them unable to continue their duties. The captain and cabin crews informed passengers of the situation and coordinated the emergency landing.
A replacement crew was dispatched to Munich on the next scheduled Luxair flight to resume operations. The aircraft remained grounded in Munich for approximately 7 hrs and 50 hours before departing and arriving in Luxembourg.
The flight was operated by a 6.2-year-old Boeing 737 MAX 8 (737-8) registered as LX-LBL.
Similar Incident
An off-duty Air Canada pilot ensured the safe landing of a domestic flight after one of the operating pilots became incapacitated mid-flight. The incident occurred on June 7, 2023, during a 2,115-kilometer journey from Toronto to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, as confirmed by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB).
While en route, the first officer experienced a medical emergency, creating a critical situation in the cockpit. A deadheading captain—a pilot traveling on the flight to report for a new assignment—immediately stepped in to assume the incapacitated crew member’s duties.
The off-duty pilot successfully navigated the aircraft, guiding it to a smooth landing and ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew.
Although the TSB did not specify the aircraft type, Air Canada’s website indicates the route is commonly served by the Airbus A220, a modern twin-engine jet with a capacity of around 140 passengers.
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