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A Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul had to divert to New York
last night because the captain suddenly became ill. He died before landing.
The other pilots safely landed the Airbus A350.
 
Ilcehin Pehlivan, the 59-year-old captain, quickly lost consciousness. The
exact cause has not yet been announced. A routine health check earlier this
year revealed nothing unusual. The crew tried to revive him, but to no avail.
 
The incident happened on flight TK204. Turkish Airlines has expressed its
condolences to Pehlivan's family and colleagues. Replacement transportation is
being arranged for the passengers.
 
The Airbus A350 was flying over the cold and empty north-east of Canada when
it was decided to divert to New York.

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