Emergency landing due to pilot's medical emergency
May 24, 2026
During a flight from Tenerife to Birmingham with 220 passengers, the pilot suffered a heart attack at 30,000 feet. Flight attendants called for medical help, and the co-pilot took control, making an emergency landing in Porto. Passengers experienced panic, with many children crying. The landing was successful, and the pilot was taken to a hospital. The airline assured that there was no danger to the passengers.