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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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Woman Dies in Midair as Flight Diverts Too Late

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(Newser) – An elderly woman suffered a heart attack and died today on an AirTran flight from New York to Palm Beach, Fla., WNYW-TV reports. The plane diverted to Philadelphia in an attempt to save the 80-year-old but was too late, BNO News adds. “There was a doctor on board who began tending to the patient, but unfortunately the passenger did pass away,” a spokeswoman said. The plane also blew a tire landing in Philly.

An AirTran jet takes off from Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
An AirTran jet takes off from Seattle Tacoma International Airport.   (AP Photo)
A worker refuels an Airtran jet at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
A worker refuels an Airtran jet at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.   (AP Photo)
An AirTran plane leaves Logan International Airport in Boston.
An AirTran plane leaves Logan International Airport in Boston.   (AP Photo)
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Silverbow7
Jun 26, 09 12:01 PM CDT
It's nice to see regular people stepping up to protect regular people from the growing legions of irregular people. Is it something in the water? Reply
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