Tragedy struck during an Air Canada flight from India to Toronto when an 83-year-old father, Harish Pant, lost his life on board.
His grieving daughter, speaking to Insider, believes that her father’s death might have been prevented if the airline had heeded their desperate pleas to divert the plane when he began experiencing severe health problems.
Air Canada’s In-Flight Tragedy
The journey, which was supposed to be a joyous occasion, turned into a nightmare for Pant’s family. The trip was a significant milestone as Harish Pant had recently been granted permanent
residency in Canada after a lengthy and challenging application process.
Seven hours into the flight, Pant’s health took a sharp decline, with symptoms including chest pain, loss of bowel control, nausea, and back pains. His daughter, Pande, who was traveling with him and her mother-in-law, recognized these as clear signs of a heart attack, especially considering her mother-in-law’s heart condition.
Pande pleaded with the cabin crew to divert the plane and land so her father could receive immediate medical attention. Despite her pleas, the crew, after consulting with the pilot, refused to divert the plane, and the flight continued for another nine hours as Pant’s condition worsened.
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Seeking Answers Through Legal Action
Air Canada has vehemently denied any responsibility for the customer’s death, asserting that their cabin crew followed the appropriate procedures for onboard emergencies. They noted that the staff’s account of events differs from the family’s in significant ways. The airline also maintained that they were in contact with a third-party medical provider, who did not recommend a diversion.
Pande has accused the airline of failing to provide adequate medical care on board, including the refusal to monitor her father’s blood pressure, administer medication, and heed her repeated pleas for the plane to land.
The tragic incident concluded when the plane eventually landed in Montreal, and paramedics attempted to treat Pant, but it was too late. He was pronounced dead at a Montreal hospital from a presumed heart attack.
Harish Pant’s daughter is seeking legal action against Air Canada, not for compensation but for answers. She wishes to understand why the flight was not diverted despite the clear signs of a medical emergency, leaving her family devastated and questioning the airline’s handling of the situation.
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