FlySafair flight hit by sad news as passenger passes away
FlySafair confirmed that a passenger tragically died aboard a recent domestic flight from Durban to Johannesburg.
Tragically, a male passenger on board FlySafair flight FA417 died this week after experiencing a medical emergency.
Despite the crew’s and on-board medical professionals’ revival efforts, rescuers were unable to save him. FlySafair confirmed that it had offered counselling to passengers affected by the incident on Monday.
FlySafair passenger was cleared to travel
FlySafair’s chief marketing officer, Kirby Gordon, told IOL News that medical staff at King Shaka International Airport assessed the passenger before takeoff and cleared him to fly.
“While in the air, the passenger’s condition deteriorated. Our cabin crew, together with medical professionals who were among the passengers, did everything possible to assist, but tragically the person passed away before the flight landed,” Gordon said.
“FlySafair’s crew are trained to respond to in-flight medical emergencies to the best of their ability until professional help is available. As is standard practice, this incident will be reviewed internally to ensure that any learnings are taken forward.
“We are also thankful to the medical professionals who stepped forward to provide support. We have information available about professional counselling services available to passengers who may feel affected, and we are extending support to our staff as well,” he said.
TRAUMATIC EVENT
A passenger who said they were on board the flight took to social media to express how tragic the incident had been.