A Ryanair flight bound for Leeds Bradford Airport was compelled to alter its course mid-journey due to an onboard medical emergency. The aircraft, which had departed from Malaga, Spain, at 10:50 PM on Tuesday evening, was scheduled to land in Leeds at 12:50 AM on Wednesday, May 13, when a female passenger suddenly fell ill.
Incident Details
According to a fellow passenger, the woman collapsed while the plane was traversing French airspace. Consequently, the flight crew made the decision to divert to Bristol Airport, touching down just 14 minutes later. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, with photographs showing ambulance crews positioned beside the aircraft on the tarmac.
Impact on Travel
The unexpected landing caused a delay of approximately 90 minutes. The plane remained grounded until 12:45 AM before eventually taking off again. It finally arrived at its intended destination, Leeds Bradford Airport, at around 2:30 AM. Passengers experienced a significant disruption to their travel plans, though the airline has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident.
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