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An Uzbekistan Airways flight from Tashkent to New York found itself at the center of a series of unexpected events, which required it to make two unscheduled landings. The first return to Tashkent was due to a sick passenger, and the second landing was in Canada due to a passenger’s premature labor.
On November 5, early in the morning, Uzbekistan Airways flight HY101 departed from Tashkent to New York on schedule. However, the smooth flight took a turn shortly after takeoff when the captain had to request a return to Tashkent — a 57-year-old Russian passenger suddenly fell ill. About an hour after departure, the plane landed at Tashkent International Airport, where the passenger was met by medical personnel.
After receiving necessary medical assistance, the flight resumed its journey to New York, but the sequence of unforeseen events was not yet over. A second emergency landing became necessary, this time in Canada, when a different passenger began experiencing premature labor. The captain decided to land at Goose Bay, an alternate airport. At 8:50 p.m. Tashkent time, the plane touched down, and a medical team boarded to attend to the passenger, who was then taken to the hospital.
After this, the aircraft once again took off and arrived in New York late at night. This “turbulent flight” was a true test for both passengers and crew, reminding us that even the most carefully planned journeys can bring unpredictable surprises.
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