Busy Majorca flight forced into emergency landing as pilot faints moments after takeoff

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A LOT Polish Airlines pilot collapsed in the cockpit shortly after departing Palma de Majorca early this morning, prompting an emergency diversion to Milan.The Warsaw-bound aircraft had been airborne for less than an hour when one of the pilots suddenly became unwell and lost consciousness, triggering an urgent landing at approximately 5am local time.The fully loaded flight had departed from the popular British holiday destination before the crew member's condition forced the captain to reroute the aircraft to the nearest suitable airport in northern Italy.The incident occurred on July 23, with the packed plane carrying passengers expecting a routine journey to the Polish capital.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A substantial emergency response met the Boeing 737 upon its arrival in Milan, with five paramedics, three ambulances and two medical vehicles dispatched to the aircraft.A LOT Polish Airlines spokesman confirmed the diversion was health-related, stating: "The plane was...

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