Liverpool, Easyjet flight pilot to Fuerteventura falls ill: return after 20 minutes

A sudden illness of the co-pilot forced an EasyJet flight to return to the departure airport after 20 minutes. According to what was reconstructed by the specialized portal Airlive, the aircraft, which left Liverpool and headed for Fuerteventura, took off at 7:30 local time. During the ascent phase, the first officer suffered a sudden and serious health problem. The plane was then forced to land again at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool.

The emergency on board

Faced with the co-pilot's illness, the commander took control of the situation and stopped the airbus' climb. After informing air traffic controllers of the health emergency, he requested immediate return to the English airport. Having received priority for landing, the aircraft reversed course, carrying out the necessary procedures to return to the departure airport in a few minutes. The rescue teams were already waiting for him on the pitch, alerted during the descent. Doctors came on board to assess the co-pilot's condition and provide necessary treatment. The flight to Fuerteventura was suspended, pending rescheduling.