Qatar Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hyderabad Following Passenger’s Death
In the early hours of March 5, 2025, a Qatar Airways flight en route from Doha to Dhaka made an emergency landing at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) after a female passenger experienced a medical emergency. Despite prompt medical attention upon landing, the passenger was declared dead.
Incident Details
Flight QR 642 departed from Doha, Qatar, bound for Dhaka, Bangladesh, carrying passengers and crew as scheduled. During the flight, a female passenger began to feel unwell, prompting the crew to seek an emergency landing to provide immediate medical assistance. The flight crew contacted RGIA’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) to request a medical emergency landing. After receiving the necessary clearances, the aircraft landed safely at RGIA at 3:25 a.m.
Emergency Response
Upon landing, airport authorities had an ambulance on standby to address the medical needs of the passenger. Despite these efforts, the female passenger was declared dead upon arrival at the airport’s medical center.
Flight Resumption
After the medical emergency was addressed, flight QR 642 resumed its journey to Dhaka, departing RGIA at 3:42 a.m.
Previous Similar Incidents
This incident is not isolated, as there have been previous cases where Qatar Airways flights made emergency landings due to medical emergencies:
- August 2017: A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Denpasar, Indonesia, was diverted to Hyderabad after the co-pilot experienced severe chest pain. The flight landed safely, and the co-pilot was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
- October 2019: A Doha-Bangkok Qatar Airways flight made an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a Ukrainian passenger was found unresponsive onboard. Despite immediate medical attention upon landing, the passenger was declared dead.
Conclusion
The recent emergency landing of Qatar Airways flight QR 642 at Hyderabad’s RGIA underscores the critical importance of prompt medical response protocols in aviation. While the loss of life is tragic, the coordinated efforts of the flight crew and airport authorities ensured that the passenger received immediate attention upon landing. As air travel continues to connect people across vast distances, the ability to address in-flight medical emergencies remains a vital aspect of passenger safety and well-being.
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