26.08.2026 14:20
A Russian passenger, who was in Antalya for a holiday and was returning to Yekaterinburg with his wife, fell ill during the flight. The Russian passenger died during the emergency landing of the aircraft at Kazakhstan's Atyrau Airport.
A tragic incident occurred on a plane that took off to return to Russia's Yekaterinburg city after a holiday in Antalya. A Russian passenger who suddenly fell ill during the flight lost his life as the plane made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan.
PASSENGER SUDDENLY TOOK ILL
While a Russian couple, having completed their holiday in Antalya, were traveling on a scheduled flight to Yekaterinburg, the male passenger suddenly became ill for an undetermined reason. After cabin crew provided initial aid and the passenger's condition became critical, the flight crew declared an emergency.
PLANE LANDED IN KAZAKHSTAN
The captain pilot diverted the route to the nearest point and decided on an emergency landing at Kazakhstan's Atyrau Airport. However, when the plane landed in Atyrau, it was determined that the Russian passenger had died despite all efforts of the medical teams. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.