A passenger aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos died after becoming unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Nigeria.
The medical emergency occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, aboard the Kenya Airways flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to Lagos, with the passenger found unresponsive about 20 minutes before landing.
Kenya Airways said its cabin crew immediately responded to the medical emergency, administered first aid and followed established emergency procedures.
The aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 9:41PM Nigerian local time, where medical personnel were waiting to assist the passenger.
However, the medical team confirmed that the passenger had died after examining them following the aircraft’s arrival.
Kenya Airways confirmed the death in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Passenger dies after medical emergency on Kenya Airways flight
According to Kenya Airways, the passenger became unresponsive at about 9:20PM Nigerian local time, approximately 20 minutes before the scheduled landing in Lagos.
The cabin crew responded to the situation and provided first aid while the aircraft continued its journey to Nigeria.
“Kenya Airways PLC (“KQ”) confirms that on Tuesday, 06 October 2026, our flight from Nairobi to Lagos experienced a medical emergency on board at around 21:20 hrs local Nigerian time. One of our passengers was found to be unresponsive approximately 20 minutes before landing in Lagos,” the airline stated.
The aircraft subsequently landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 9:41PM, where medical personnel were on standby.
“Our crew administered first aid as per their training and followed all emergency procedures. Upon landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 21:41 hrs, the aircraft was met by medical personnel, and upon further examination, the medical personnel confirmed that the passenger had passed away,” Kenya Airways said.
The airline did not identify the passenger or disclose the medical condition that led to the emergency.
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Kenya Airways expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased passenger following the death on the Nairobi-Lagos flight.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused,” the airline said.
The national carrier also said it was working with the passenger’s family, local authorities and aviation regulators following the incident.
“Kenya Airways is providing the necessary support in close coordination with the deceased’s family, local authorities, and aviation regulators,” the airline added.
The airline said it was also respecting the privacy and dignity of those affected by the incident.
The death comes after the cabin crew responded to an in-flight medical emergency while the Kenya Airways aircraft was still in the air.
The airline did not indicate that the incident caused any major disruption to the Nairobi-Lagos flight beyond the emergency response.
The circumstances surrounding the passenger’s death were not immediately disclosed.
