Da Nang, Vietnam — A Vietnam Airlines flight from Hanoi to Cam Ranh was forced to make an emergency landing at Da Nang International Airport on June 29 to provide urgent medical assistance to a passenger experiencing health issues.
According to Vietnam Airlines, flight VN7569, which departed Hanoi at 8:35 p.m. on June 29, had been en route to Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa province) when, about 30 minutes after takeoff, a 37-year-old passenger identified as N.V.D., seated in 38B, showed signs of medical distress.
The cabin crew immediately issued an announcement requesting medical assistance from any qualified passengers onboard and provided initial first aid, including administering oxygen. As the passenger’s condition did not improve, the captain decided to divert the flight and make an emergency landing at Da Nang Airport. Ground medical teams were alerted in advance to provide prompt support upon arrival.
The aircraft landed safely, and the passenger was quickly transferred to a local medical facility for further monitoring and treatment. By 11:00 p.m. the same night, flight VN7569 resumed its journey to Cam Ranh.
This incident is one of several in which Vietnam Airlines has altered its flight path to prioritize passenger health and safety. Earlier, on June 16, flight VN158 from Da Nang to Hanoi diverted to Phu Bai Airport (Hue) to assist a female passenger in need of medical care. Similarly, on May 5, flight VN35 from Hanoi to Frankfurt made an emergency landing at Erzurum Airport in Turkey for the same reason.
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Source: Vietnam Insider