✈️ Pilot Collapsed Mid-Air… 21-Year-Old Co-Pilot Lands the Plane | Emergency Landing in Athens
What began as a routine flight turned into something we will never forget. Mid-air, our pilot suddenly collapsed, leaving the cockpit in a critical situation. Incredibly, the second pilot — just 21 years old and on one of his first flights — had to take control.
With the cabin tense and silent, he managed to land the aircraft safely at Athens International Airport. The relief when we touched down is something I can’t describe. Passengers were confused and panicking slightly, unsure what was happening. One passenger even fainted from the shock.
We remained at the airport for three and a half hours with limited updates. Eventually, we were told we could either wait for a coach transfer or make our own way to the hotel. Not knowing when the coach would arrive, we chose to take taxis — and thankfully we did, because the coach didn’t reach the hotel until 9AM.
In the early hours of the morning, exhausted but grateful, we arrived at the beautiful Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso. What started as pure fear turned into unexpected calm. The hotel was stunning — right on the Athenian Riviera, with crystal-clear water nearby, mountains in the background, and a peaceful atmosphere that helped us finally breathe again.
From mid-air emergency to a sunrise over the Greek coast — this was a journey none of us will ever forget. And huge respect to that 21-year-old co-pilot who stepped up when it mattered most.
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🎥 Nin’s World
🛬, back to the UK 🇬🇧,
✈️ Athens International Airport, Greece 🇬🇷.
🏨 Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso 🏖️
🌊 Athenian Riviera
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