Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Indian Man Dies After Medical Episode on Malaysia Airlines Flight
A 58-year-old Indian man was traveling on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney.
During the flight, he became seriously unwell.
One report said he had an asthma attack.
Police described what happened as a medical episode.
The flight crew and other passengers tried to help him.
He later died before or after the plane reached Sydney Airport.
Police said they do not believe the death was suspicious.
Malaysia Airlines and Sydney Airport had not released statements at the time of the report.
A 58-year-old Indian man died during a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney.
Reports said he suffered an asthma attack, while police described the incident as a medical episode.
Flight crew and fellow passengers attempted to provide first aid during the flight.
New South Wales Police responded at Sydney Airport on September 16 at about 5:50 p.m.
Police said the death was not suspicious and that no further action was anticipated.
- Who
- A 58-year-old Indian man whose identity was not released.
- What
- He died after becoming unwell during a Malaysia Airlines flight; reports linked the incident to an asthma attack.
- When
- September 16, with police dispatched at about 5:50 p.m. local time.
- Where
- On a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney, with police responding at Sydney Airport.
- Why
- Reports attributed the death to an asthma attack or other medical episode; the exact medical cause was not otherwise specified.
- Passenger
- A 58-year-old Indian man; his identity was not released.
- Airline
- Malaysia Airlines
- Route
- Kuala Lumpur to Sydney
- Flight duration
- Approximately eight hours
- Reported medical issue
- An asthma attack, according to a Daily Mail report; police referred to a medical episode.
- Emergency response
- Flight crew and fellow passengers attempted to provide first aid.
- Police assessment
- New South Wales Police said the death was not suspicious and anticipated no further police action.