Explosion After Skid: Jet2 Boeing 737-800 Slams Into Wall During Landing

A man has died on a flight from Bulgaria to Liverpool after complaining of feeling ill.

Liverpool man Chris Neill, 40, was returning home from holidaying with his two children on a Jet2 flight when he suddenly became unwell.

Just two hours into the flight, with his condition worsening, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany.

As Neill was being led off the plane to seek medical assistance, he collapsed on the stairs from the plane to the runway in front of horrified passengers.

He suffered a severe heart attack. Despite efforts from those on board to resuscitate him, Neill died.Jet2 spokesman said: “We can confirm that flight LS3214 from Bourgas to Liverpool John Lennon diverted to Cologne on Monday, September 16, due to a customer requiring medical assistance.”“Regrettably, we can confirm that the customer sadly passed away.

“We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the customer’s family and friends at this very difficult time.”