Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong
Man, 53, collapsed on flight from Amsterdam and was later pronounced dead at hospital despite emergency first aid by cabin crew
A 53-year-old Dutch man died on Sunday morning after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong.
Police received a report at 7.22am as the aircraft was approaching Hong Kong International Airport, stating that a passenger had suddenly lost consciousness during the flight.
The force said cabin crew performed emergency first aid before the plane landed.
Police officers and paramedics were dispatched to the airport, and the man was taken to North Lantau Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Cathay Pacific said the passenger on flight CX270 from Amsterdam to Hong Kong became unwell before the plane’s landing. It added the aircraft arrived in the city at 7.38am on Sunday.
“The crew immediately provided first aid and called the ambulance service on standby,” a Cathay spokesman said.