Air Ambulance Makes Emergency Landing in Dhaka After Door Opens Mid-Flight

Guwahati: An air ambulance diverted to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday, October 19. A mid-flight door failure forced the emergency landing. The flight originated in Agartala and headed for Kolkata. The patient, Anjana Bhowmik, died after being rushed to Kurmitola General Hospital.

Seven people were on board the aircraft operated by SKB Infracon Private Limited. The group included the patient, a doctor, a paramedic, two attendants, and two pilots. "The air ambulance, operated by SKB Infracon Private Limited, was carrying the patient, a doctor, a paramedic, two attendants and two pilots," sources confirmed.

Medical personnel on the flight included Dr. Firoz Khan and paramedic Azim Khan. Attendants Shanta Bhowmik and Deep Jyoti Mishra accompanied the patient. Captain Punya Anup flew the plane with co-pilot Captain Tanuj Sharma. Everyone except the patient reportedly survived the ordeal.