Emergency landing of Egyptian plane in Jeddah following death of captain

An unusual and sad situation unfolded last Sunday when an Egyptian plane was compelled to make an emergency landing at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah following the sudden passing of the captain, Hassan Adas, in full flight.

Initially, en route to Taif in Saudi Arabia, the plane had to turn from its trajectory due to this unforeseen situation.

Co-pilot announcement and online reactions

Passengers were notified of the situation by the plane’s co-pilot, who revealed over the loudspeakers. In a video shared on social media and viewed more than 5 million times on TikTok, the co-pilot stated: “We apologize for changing the trajectory of our flight to King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, due to the death of my brother and friend, captain, Captain Hassan.”

This announcement, full of sentiment, touched many Internet users and passengers, generating a wave of sympathy and support on digital platforms. The co-pilot concluded his message by reciting a verse from the Quran: “And no soul knows what it will acquire tomorrow and no soul knows in which land it will die. Verily, Allah is All-Knowing and All-Aware.”

Safe landing and passenger care

Despite the urgency and shock of the situation, the plane was able to land safely in Jeddah, where local authorities and rescue teams were waiting to take care of the passengers and the rest of the crew.

The passengers were moved to their final destination, Taif, by another flight scheduled by the airline.

Reactions from the authorities and the airline

The Egyptian airline voiced its condolences to the family of Captain Hassan Adas and hailed the professionalism and composure of the co-pilot and crew in the face of this critical situation. The Jeddah airport authorities also operated closely with the company to guarantee rapid and effective management of the incident.

This event underscores the unforeseen challenges that flight crews may encounter and highlights the importance of training and preparation to handle in-flight emergencies.

Passengers unanimously praised the rapid and professional response of the crew, which ensured their safety despite the tragic circumstances.