The plane made an emergency landing Sunday in Budapest, Hungary, in an attempt to save the child, but first responders there were unsuccessful.
"Our cabin crew made the announcement on the PA system for any doctors on board while the captain of the flight immediately diverted to Budapest," the airline said in a statement to Fox Business.
"As a doctor among our passengers attended the situation and performed heart massage, our cockpit crew made an emergency landing in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport," the Turkish Airlines statement added. "Emergency medical teams boarded the aircraft for further treatment but despite all efforts, [the] passenger couldn’t be saved."
CONGRESS CONSIDERS STRIKING DOWN OBAMA-ERA RULE REQUIRING AIRLINES TO ADVERTISE FULL PRICE OF FLIGHTSMembers of the girl’s family got off the plane at the airport in Hungary, and the flight then continued to
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Child, 11, dies after Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in BudapestAn 11-year-old child died after losing consciousness on board a Turkish Airlines flight en route to New York from Istanbul, with medical services unable to resuscitate the child after the plane made an emergency landing in Budapest, news agency MTI reported.
Read more »
Boy, 11, dies after NY-bound flight makes emergency landing in BudapestAn 11-year-old boy onboard a flight to New York City died after his plane made an emergency landing in Budapest Sunday morning. Flight TK003 to JFK airport took off from Istanbul, Turkey, at 8:56 l…
Read more »
German shepherd wounded in Ukraine gets new start as Hungarian police dogNow, Rambo is training with the Budapest police department in neighboring Hungary and serving as a reminder that dogs — and people — with disabilities can do great things.
Read more »
Pope Francis takes doctors' advice to skip Sunday public blessing as he recovers from major surgeryPope Francis had abdominal surgery earlier this week and has been recovering ever since, including missing Sunday’s public blessing.
Read more »
Central Pa. back under an air quality alert through SundayThe Code Orange alert means the air pollution concentrations can be unhealthy to sensitive groups of individuals.
Read more »
After high-profile concerts in the Park, LA Pride wraps up Sunday with march through HollywoodParade caps a 30-day celebration headlined by food, exhibits and Pride in the Park concerts featuring Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion.
Read more »