Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Doctor Saves US Passenger Mid-Flight
Dr Anjali Nimbalkar, a doctor and political leader, was on a flight from Goa to New Delhi.
A 34-year-old woman from California named Jenny suddenly became very sick and passed out.
Dr Nimbalkar quickly helped her by giving CPR and making sure she was okay.
The woman got sick again, but Dr Nimbalkar helped her stay stable until the plane landed.
When they arrived in New Delhi, Dr Nimbalkar made sure the woman went to the hospital right away.
Everyone on the plane was very thankful for her help.
Jenny was staying with her in-laws in Delhi, and coincidentally, her mother-in-law's name is also Anjali and she is a doctor too.
Dr Anjali Nimbalkar, a medical professional and AICC secretary, assisted a passenger who suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Goa to New Delhi.
The passenger, Jenny, a 34-year-old from California, lost consciousness and required CPR, which Dr Nimbalkar administered, restoring her pulse.
The passenger collapsed again, but Dr Nimbalkar stabilized her condition and stayed with her for the rest of the flight.
Upon landing, Dr Nimbalkar ensured the passenger was immediately taken to a hospital for further treatment.
Her actions were appreciated by the pilot, cabin crew, and fellow passengers, and the flight received priority landing with an ambulance waiting.
- Who
- Dr Anjali Nimbalkar, a medical professional and AICC secretary, and a US national passenger named Jenny
- What
- Administered CPR and stabilized a passenger who suffered a medical emergency
- When
- During a flight from Goa to New Delhi on Saturday
- Where
- Onboard the flight and upon landing in New Delhi
- Why
- The passenger lost consciousness and required immediate medical attention due to stomach ailments and not eating since Friday
Medical Perspective
Passenger Perspective
Medical Condition
Medical Perspective
The passenger suffered from stomach ailments and had not eaten since Friday, which exacerbated her condition.
Passenger Perspective
The passenger's condition was severe enough to require immediate medical intervention and hospitalization.
- Name
- Dr Anjali Nimbalkar
- Occupation
- AICC Secretary, Former MLA, Medical Professional
- Flight Route
- Goa to New Delhi
- Passenger Condition
- Lost consciousness, required CPR
- Medical Action
- Administered CPR, Stabilized Condition
- Landing Location
- New Delhi
- Post-Landing Action
- Ensured Hospital Transfer
- Passenger's Background
- 34-year-old from California, staying with in-laws in Delhi
- Passenger's Name
- Jenny
- Passenger's Medical Issue
- Stomach ailments, had not eaten since Friday
