British Citizen Who Died Of Singapore Airlnes Turbulence Suffering Heart Disease

JAKARTA - A British citizen who died of very violent turbulence on a Singapore Airlines plane is known to have a history of heart disease. This man died at the age of 73 on a flight from London to Singapore.

General Manager of Bangkok's Suvarnabehumi International Airport, Kittipong Kittikachorn, said the man died on the plane.

The cause of death still had to be diagnosed by a doctor. But the man suffered from heart disease.

"This is the first time in Thailand there has been turbulence that has caused loss of life," said Kittikachorn, quoted by CNN, Tuesday, May 21.

The plane carried 211 passengers and 18 crew were on board. The plane then landed in Bangkok at 15:45 local time, Tuesday, May 21.

"We are working with local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance and send teams to Bangkok to provide the necessary additional assistance," the airline said.