Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/11/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryMedical Problem
Flight PhaseEn Route
Affected AltitudeFL380
Technical Issue Details
•Boeing 737-800 (EI-EKM) was operating flight FR7665 from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
•While en route at FL380 about 130nm northeast of Amsterdam, the first officer suffered a sudden illness.
•The captain secured the flight deck and reported that the co-pilot was still responsive.
Outcome / Handling
•The captain initiated an emergency descent and diverted to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
•The aircraft completed a safe landing on runway 27 approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes after departure.
Current Status
•Emergency medical services, including a dispatched trauma helicopter, met the aircraft upon landing to treat the ill pilot.
•The airline organized travel alternatives for passengers to complete their journey to Leeds.
•The aircraft was grounded in Amsterdam for about 4.5 days before returning to passenger service on May 16, 2026.
Sourcewww.aeroinside.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberFR7665
Flight Duration112 minutes
Landing Runway27 (AMS)