{"id":52633,"date":"2023-12-06T16:04:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=52633"},"modified":"2023-12-06T16:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:35:00","slug":"spicejet-ahmedabad-to-dubai-flight-makes-an-emergency-landing-at-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/06\/spicejet-ahmedabad-to-dubai-flight-makes-an-emergency-landing-at-karachi\/","title":{"rendered":"SpiceJet Ahmedabad to Dubai Flight Makes an Emergency Landing at Karachi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AHMEDABAD-<\/strong> Officials reported that a SpiceJet (SG) <\/a>plane en route from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Dubai (DXB)<\/a> was redirected to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport due to a medical emergency on board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The emergency landing occurred at approximately 9:30 pm on Tuesday, and medical assistance was provided to a passenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Photo: avgeekwithlens\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SpiceJet Emergency Landing at Karachi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Boeing 737 aircraft, designated as SpiceJet flight SG-15, was originally traveling from Ahmedabad to Dubai when a 27-year-old passenger, Dharwal Darmesh, reportedly suffered a suspected heart attack, requiring immediate medical attention, as mentioned by a spokesperson of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CAA’s medical team promptly administered emergency medical assistance to the passenger, who was experiencing a drop in sugar levels and palpitations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spokesperson further stated that after receiving medical treatment, the passenger has recovered, and the flight has been refueled. It is expected to resume its journey to Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating, “On December 5, 2023, SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft<\/a> operating flight SG-15 (Ahmedabad-Dubai) was diverted to Karachi due to a medical emergency.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Mark Harkin – 5Y-KZC Boeing 787 Kenya Airways, CC BY 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=60482829<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Similar Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, October 9, a Kenya Airways (KQ)<\/a> flight from Nairobi (NBO) bound for London Heathrow (LHR)<\/a> had to change its course and reschedule its journey due to a passenger falling ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per a statement released by the national carrier, flight\u00a0KQ100<\/strong>, scheduled for Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom around 14:19 hours, encountered a medical\u00a0emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe onboard crew, supported by two medical doctors and a nurse, offered medical assistance to the passenger while the captain declared a medical emergency with Air Traffic Control (ATC) <\/a>to facilitate a swift landing for the passenger to receive further medical care,\u201d stated the airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya Airways reported that the aircraft safely landed at 14:47 hours, and ground paramedics were already in place to receive the passenger and provide immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur top priority is the safety of our crew and passengers,\u201d emphasized the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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