On Wednesday, a plane was mid-air when the pilot suddenly died in the cockpit. This incident occurred on a Turkish Airlines flight that was en route from Seattle to Istanbul.

The 59-year-old pilot, Ilcihin Pehlivan, became seriously ill shortly after takeoff. In response to the situation, the co-pilot quickly arranged for an emergency landing, bringing the aircraft down at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

After the pilot's death, medical assistance was provided to the passengers onboard, but unfortunately, Pehlivan could not be saved. He lost consciousness while flying the plane. The co-pilot swiftly assessed the situation and took the necessary steps to safely land the aircraft. Approximately eight hours after departing from Seattle, the flight landed in New York at around 6 PM.

Pehlivan had joined Turkish Airlines in 2007, and he had undergone a routine medical check-up on March 8, which revealed no health issues. The airline stated that they are ensuring all passengers reach their destinations safely from New York airport. The cause of the pilot's death remains unclear, raising concerns among the passengers about their safety.