A Saudi Arabian Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration HZ-ASV performing flight SV-1734 from Bisha to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), was on approach to Riyadh when the captain suffered a heart attack and became incapacitated. The first officer assumed command of the aircraft, queried via cabin crew whether any medical staff was on board with no response, and continued for a safe landing on Riyadh’s runway 33L. Medical services attempted to provide assistance after landing but could resuscitate the captain, who was pronounced dead.
The Aviation Herald
Saudia pilot dies on approach
