A passenger has died aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos, Nigeria, after experiencing a medical emergency shortly before landing.
Kenya Airways confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. The airline said it happened on Tuesday, October 6, during a flight from Nairobi to Lagos.
Passenger found unresponsive before landing
The cabin crew found the passenger unresponsive at around 9:20pm Nigerian time.
At the time, the aircraft was about 20 minutes away from landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
The crew immediately provided first aid and followed the required emergency procedures.
Meanwhile, the flight continued towards Lagos as the crew attended to the passenger.
Passenger pronounced dead after landing
The aircraft landed at the Lagos airport at around 9:41pm.
Medical personnel then boarded the aircraft and examined the passenger. They confirmed that the passenger had died.
“Upon further examination, the medical personnel confirmed that the passenger had passed away,” Kenya Airways said.
However, the airline did not reveal the passenger’s identity. It also did not disclose the suspected cause of death.
Kenya Airways sends condolences
Following the incident, Kenya Airways said it was working with the passenger’s family.
The airline is also cooperating with local authorities and aviation regulators as they handle the matter.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” Kenya Airways said.
The incident occurred shortly before the aircraft completed its journey from Nairobi to Lagos.
