Woman Dies Mid-Flight on EasyJet Plane Despite Heroic 50-Minute CPR Effort
A 67-year-old woman has died onboard an easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool after suffering a cardiac arrest mid-air.
The incident occurred on March 25, prompting the plane to divert to northern Spain for emergency assistance. Despite the efforts of three brave passengers, including a nurse and a physiotherapist, who performed CPR for nearly an hour, the woman tragically passed away before the aircraft could land.
Passengers Rushed to Help
One of the passengers involved in the life-saving attempt told the Liverpool ECHO how he spoke to the woman’s husband after the ordeal.
“I spoke to her husband afterwards and just said I’m so sorry. We tried everything to keep her alive,” he said.
“We were with my wife, daughter, and son-in-law when the staff asked for help. The cabin crew brought an oxygen tank and a defibrillator, and myself, a nurse and a physiotherapist took turns performing CPR. We did all we could.”
Emergency Diversion
The flight was diverted to Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport, where police and paramedics boarded the plane. Passengers were asked to disembark as emergency services took over the scene.
easyJet later confirmed the death in a statement:
“Flight EZY3366 from Tenerife to Liverpool on March 25 was required to divert to Santiago–Rosalía de Castro where it was met by paramedics due to a customer onboard requiring urgent medical attention.
The well-being of our passengers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority. Our crew are trained to respond to medical issues and did everything possible during the flight, along with a medical professional who was assisting on board.
We have remained in contact with the family and are continuing to offer our support and assistance.”
Investigation Underway
Spanish authorities, including the local police and CID, have reportedly opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the woman’s death, though no foul play is suspected.
Passengers on the flight praised the crew and fellow travellers for their calmness and determination throughout the ordeal.
