I was on an American Airlines Boeing 777-300 from LAX-MIami 2 years ago when a lady flatlined mid-flight. We ended up diverting to New Orleans to drop the passenger off. Fortunately, she perked up after medics boarded and performed CPR. It was an intense few minutes for everyone on board. I hope the lady is doing much better today! These situations are a tribute to the professionalism of the crew who handle them! Great video!
This is one of the scariest situations any flight crew can face. Especially when the patient is traveling alone, unresponsive and you are half way over the pond. Doctors usually are happy to provide assistance and the medical kits have been totally upgraded. People often get confused about taking their meds because of the time change, rushing to the airport, etc. Then there are those who take their "anxiety" medication and consume alcohol. Whatever the reason, it very scary.
Speaking as a flight paramedic. I can see how there'd be an instinct to get on the ground ASAP, for the person who's sick. But it's even more important to keep a cool head, because it won't do her any good to get down sooner if the aircraft is damaged [or worse] from an imprudent landing.
I got to assist with a medical emergency on an American flight one time (I'm a paramedic). You'd be surprised how well-equipped an aircraft's emergency medical kit is.
I helped, RN, on a KLM flt when another passenger collapsed in the bathroom…sat for three hrs on the floor until we reached Amsterdam.Crew was very happy to have help..especially when over water. She had over medicated and every time she sat up she passed out.Got her safely off the plane and to the Emts….
Medlink and the Company would have made that call. I retired early as a pilot due to diabetes. She probably messed up her meds or didn't eat enough to offset the insulin she took. They mentioned insulin gel, that is used to treat low blood sugar. I sometimes go low when exercising but not low enough to cause symptoms. Once on a flight from TPA to CLT we had a pax have a Grand Mal seizure. We were about to divert into JAX when the pax came to and said don't divert, the seizures weren't a big deal for him and not unusual. We had a nurse on board who came up to the cockpit and talked to Medlink on the radio. Medlink assumes legal liability so they have to be pretty sure when they advise you not to land at the nearest suitable airport.
Also, patient probably has "people" in Boston if that's where she got on. They might be able to assist with medication list, and be able to get her to someone who can get her home. She wouldn't have had any of that if they'd landed in New York City.
So many professionals here. One thing I simply don’t understand is why pilots are constantly asked the exact same questions when handed off. They don’t even act like they’re confirming what they’ve already been told. It’s like, “oh yah btw this guy is an emergency aircraft. Later.” Then they ask all the same stuff again. I find this lack of communication disturbing. 🤨 Y’all ever put all your information into the automated system for 10 minutes just to be asked the same questions by the customer rep? That’s exactly what I hear on these kinds if emergencies.
Hi Matt. Ret Captain here. The reason is the division of airspace. First, high cruising altitudes vs lower cruising altitudes. Secondly, separate sectors may be in different states specially coastal regions. Lastly, near airports airspace can be further divided due to number of flights by sections of the compas, climbing/descending and close to airports there are approach controllers then the airport control tower. Sprinkle in extra superbly talented individual controllers and each one wants to help, somehow. Also, situations can be fluid with changing circumstances. Basic required data, fuel/souls on board, is for fire/rescue at airports so as to dispatch appropriate fire trucks and medical support. This was handled very well. Thanks
@@Rhaman68 Hey there. Thanks for the explanation. I happen to be a pilot myself. I’m working on my CPL currently. So I understand being handed off from sector to sector, and transitioning to approach then tower etc. What I don’t understand is how such an important relaying of information seems non-existent at times. If the aircraft declares an emergency, then they should be the brightest blip on the screen. It should be a priority to ensure all details are accurately disseminated to every key holding agency involved. This business of getting sometimes major details incorrect after clearly being advised by the pilots is inexcusable. The job of the flight crew is to aviate and navigate first as we’ve all heard hundreds if not thousands of times. When the pilots are continually asked to repeat themselves, it detracts from their ability to focus on the emergency. At the very least I would understand if ATC said, “We’ve been advised that you don’t need xyz. Is this still accurate? And just to confirm, you have 135 souls on board and 7,800lbs of fuel.” But instead of that, they always act like they’ve been told an emergency aircraft is inbound and that’s about it.
I just went to see what you were talking about, and this channel posted it "a day ago" and that channel posted it "15 hours ago." So using your logic, maybe it's the other way around?
another possibility is that they obtain the recordings from the same source(s), just have different uploading timetables, don't check if anyone else uploaded, and the similarities are just coincidental. This would go for You can see ATC, VASAviation or any other aviation channel.
Well, personal data protection is very important. But, in good hands, I'd be happy to share. What if medics knew my history to wait me at the gate well prepared, while I lay being unconscious. Oh wait, this is just what happened. Hope the customer gets well soon.
"Whatever you need, cap'n..." Love that call from the overnight guy in the tower...
I was on an American Airlines Boeing 777-300 from LAX-MIami 2 years ago when a lady flatlined mid-flight. We ended up diverting to New Orleans to drop the passenger off. Fortunately, she perked up after medics boarded and performed CPR. It was an intense few minutes for everyone on board. I hope the lady is doing much better today! These situations are a tribute to the professionalism of the crew who handle them! Great video!
Great job to the controller and the pilots of the jetBlue flight. All are heros to their own degree.
That New York controller is excellent.
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I was on a flight from Logan to Seattle when this same situation happened. Weird!
This is one of the scariest situations any flight crew can face. Especially when the patient is traveling alone, unresponsive and you are half way over the pond. Doctors usually are happy to provide assistance and the medical kits have been totally upgraded. People often get confused about taking their meds because of the time change, rushing to the airport, etc. Then there are those who take their "anxiety" medication and consume alcohol. Whatever the reason, it very scary.
I hope she's okay.
Speaking as a flight paramedic.
I can see how there'd be an instinct to get on the ground ASAP, for the person who's sick. But it's even more important to keep a cool head, because it won't do her any good to get down sooner if the aircraft is damaged [or worse] from an imprudent landing.
I got to assist with a medical emergency on an American flight one time (I'm a paramedic). You'd be surprised how well-equipped an aircraft's emergency medical kit is.
I helped, RN, on a KLM flt when another passenger collapsed in the bathroom…sat for three hrs on the floor until we reached Amsterdam.Crew was very happy to have help..especially when over water. She had over medicated and every time she sat up she passed out.Got her safely off the plane and to the Emts….
professionalism from everyone
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Curious, why not land at a NY Airport (closer) given it was a medical issue ?
I guess it was company's decision.
Because it’s New York. LOL
Medlink and the Company would have made that call. I retired early as a pilot due to diabetes. She probably messed up her meds or didn't eat enough to offset the insulin she took. They mentioned insulin gel, that is used to treat low blood sugar. I sometimes go low when exercising but not low enough to cause symptoms. Once on a flight from TPA to CLT we had a pax have a Grand Mal seizure. We were about to divert into JAX when the pax came to and said don't divert, the seizures weren't a big deal for him and not unusual. We had a nurse on board who came up to the cockpit and talked to Medlink on the radio. Medlink assumes legal liability so they have to be pretty sure when they advise you not to land at the nearest suitable airport.
Also, patient probably has "people" in Boston if that's where she got on. They might be able to assist with medication list, and be able to get her to someone who can get her home. She wouldn't have had any of that if they'd landed in New York City.
Pretty much a toss-up. Almost equal distance to JFK or BOS.
Oh dear. Hope he or she is okay!
Me too.
9:00 Oh, they're gonna send the equipment!
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So many professionals here. One thing I simply don’t understand is why pilots are constantly asked the exact same questions when handed off. They don’t even act like they’re confirming what they’ve already been told. It’s like, “oh yah btw this guy is an emergency aircraft. Later.” Then they ask all the same stuff again. I find this lack of communication disturbing. 🤨
Y’all ever put all your information into the automated system for 10 minutes just to be asked the same questions by the customer rep? That’s exactly what I hear on these kinds if emergencies.
Hi Matt. Ret Captain here. The reason is the division of airspace. First, high cruising altitudes vs lower cruising altitudes. Secondly, separate sectors may be in different states specially coastal regions. Lastly, near airports airspace can be further divided due to number of flights by sections of the compas, climbing/descending and close to airports there are approach controllers then the airport control tower. Sprinkle in extra superbly talented individual controllers and each one wants to help, somehow. Also, situations can be fluid with changing circumstances. Basic required data, fuel/souls on board, is for fire/rescue at airports so as to dispatch appropriate fire trucks and medical support. This was handled very well. Thanks
@@Rhaman68 Hey there. Thanks for the explanation.
I happen to be a pilot myself. I’m working on my CPL currently. So I understand being handed off from sector to sector, and transitioning to approach then tower etc. What I don’t understand is how such an important relaying of information seems non-existent at times. If the aircraft declares an emergency, then they should be the brightest blip on the screen. It should be a priority to ensure all details are accurately disseminated to every key holding agency involved. This business of getting sometimes major details incorrect after clearly being advised by the pilots is inexcusable. The job of the flight crew is to aviate and navigate first as we’ve all heard hundreds if not thousands of times. When the pilots are continually asked to repeat themselves, it detracts from their ability to focus on the emergency.
At the very least I would understand if ATC said, “We’ve been advised that you don’t need xyz. Is this still accurate? And just to confirm, you have 135 souls on board and 7,800lbs of fuel.” But instead of that, they always act like they’ve been told an emergency aircraft is inbound and that’s about it.
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I just found this in my recommendations. Are you just copying VASAviation or is there a difference? The content looks *very* similar...
I just went to see what you were talking about, and this channel posted it "a day ago" and that channel posted it "15 hours ago." So using your logic, maybe it's the other way around?
another possibility is that they obtain the recordings from the same source(s), just have different uploading timetables, don't check if anyone else uploaded, and the similarities are just coincidental. This would go for You can see ATC, VASAviation or any other aviation channel.
Well, personal data protection is very important. But, in good hands, I'd be happy to share. What if medics knew my history to wait me at the gate well prepared, while I lay being unconscious.
Oh wait, this is just what happened.
Hope the customer gets well soon.
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