Turkish Airlines confirmed that Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, who had regular medical checkups, lost consciousness and ultimately died before the emergency landing at JFK.
The emergency landing at JFK occurred when the flight crew decided to act after being unable to revive the 59-year-old pilot, leading to a terrifying situation for onboard passengers.
FAA regulations typically require two pilots in the cockpit, with the first officer likely taking control to land the aircraft after the captain's death.
The EU is considering changes to its two-pilot rule as new technology from Airbus suggests large airplanes could potentially be operated by a single pilot.
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