Man dies on Malaysia Airlines flight to Sydney before plane lands – as emergency crews rush to airport
A man in his seventies died aboard a Malaysia Airlines flight to Sydney on Wednesday after suffering an asthma attack during the journey. Flight MH141 departed from Kuala Lumpur and completed the eight-hour journey safely, landing at Sydney Airport at 7:40pm, where paramedics attended immediately upon arrival. NSW Police have confirmed they are not investigating the matter, indicating the death is not considered suspicious.
The deceased was an Indian national travelling on the service from Malaysia to Sydney. Emergency responders acted promptly after the aircraft landed at the airport's Mascot terminal. Malaysia Airlines and Sydney Airport have been approached for further comment on the incident.
- Indian man aged 70s died on Malaysia Airlines flight from asthma attack
- Flight MH141 landed safely in Sydney; paramedics responded immediately
- NSW Police not investigating; death appears to be from natural causes