Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies Mid-Flight on TK204

Turkish Airlines Flight TK204, en route from Seattle to Istanbul, made an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York after its pilot, Captain İlçehin Pehlivan, 59, died mid-flight. The incident occurred after Pehlivan fainted, and despite efforts from the crew to revive him, he passed away before the plane could land. The Airbus A350-900, operated by Pehlivan who had been with the airline since 2007, safely landed around 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The pilot had undergone a routine health check in March with no reported issues. Turkish Airlines expressed condolences to Pehlivan's family and is arranging alternate travel for passengers. This tragic event has raised questions about in-flight medical emergencies and pilot health protocols.