The baby grew to become in poor health throughout a flight from Istanbul to New York, earlier than the airplane was diverted to Budapest the place it made an emergency touchdown.

An 11-year-old lady has died after dropping consciousness throughout a flight from Istanbul to New York.

Turkish Airlines informed Sky News the lady grew to become in poor health throughout the flight on Sunday and cabin crew requested over the PA system if there was a physician on board.

The captain of the airplane “instantly diverted to Budapest” and a physician on the flight attended to the lady, the corporate added.

After the airplane made an emergency touchdown at Budapest International Airport, “medical teams boarded the aircraft for further treatment but despite all efforts, [the] passenger couldn’t be saved”, Turkish Airlines stated.

“We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones and share their pain,” the corporate added.

The airplane continued its journey to New York after a four-and-a-half hour delay.

Some stories stated the kid who died was a boy however Turkish Airlines confirmed the passenger was a woman.

The explanation for demise has not been revealed.