Created Tuesday, Dec 17th 2024 12:58Z, last updated Tuesday, Dec 17th 2024 12:58Z
A Luxair Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration LX-LBL performing flight
LG-9010 from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to Luxembourg (Luxembourg), was enroute at FL380 about 50nm southeast of Munich (Germany) when the crew decided to divert to Munich reporting a medical emergency on board. The aircraft landed safely on Munich's runway 26R about 30 minutes after leaving FL380.
According to information The Aviation Herald received, the first officer became ill and was unable to continue duties. A replacement crew was flown to Munich with the next line flight and took the aircraft to Luxembourg.
The airline reported the aircraft diverted due to a medical emergency. The captain and crew informed the passengers of the emergency landing.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Munich for about 7.5 hours, then departed Munich and reached Luxembourg with a delay of about 7:40 hours.
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