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A passenger died onboard an Air France flight from Paris to Boston on Tuesday, according to police.
The individual fell ill shortly after the flight departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, according to NBC.
Doctors onboard the flight attempted to treat the passenger, but were unable to rescue them.
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Why It Matters
The passenger died despite the presence of a doctor onboard the flight.
A flight from Paris to Boston typically takes around seven hours, meaning further medical assistance was unavailable for an extended period of time.
What To Know
Massachusetts State Police confirmed the death of the passenger to NBC Boston on Tuesday night, but said the identity of the individual would not be released until their family had been notified.
An official cause of death has not been released. Air France said that the passenger "couldn't be rescued" by a doctor onboard the flight.
Police have described the death as "unattended," and said that the "matter remains under investigation by the State Police."
The incident comes three months after a pilot died on a Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul, prompting an emergency landing. The cause of death of the pilot, identified as Ilcehin Pehlivan, has not been confirmed.
"As Turkish Airlines, we deeply feel the loss of our captain and extend our sincerest condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues, and all his loved ones," Turkish Airlines spokesperson Yahya Üstün said.
What People Are Saying
Air France said in a statement: "Air France confirms that a customer on flight AF334 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Boston on 14 January 2025 was taken ill during the flight. Despite the assistance of a doctor on board, the customer couldn't be rescued.
"Air France reminds that its crew members are regularly trained to handle these kinds of situations. Air France regrets this sad event and expresses its sincere condolences."
What Happens Next
The investigation into the death is being carried out by Massachusetts state detectives.
The identity of the passenger will only be released once "appropriate notifications to the person's loved ones are made," according to state police.
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