American woman on Paris-to-Boston flight dies in midair

The identity of a Kansas woman who died on an Air France flight from Paris to Boston has been released. 

Barbara Dipoli, aged 53 from Topeka, Kansas, was discovered deceased on a flight from Paris to Boston on January 14, as confirmed by the Massachusetts State Police to Fox News Digital.

Upon receiving reports of an unattended death, state troopers and the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit promptly responded to Air France flight AF334 on its arrival at Boston Logan International Airport.

The preliminary information suggests the death resulted from a medical episode during the flight, according to police.

Air France confirmed the death to NBC News and said a doctor on board the flight tried to help the passenger.

Air France confirmed the death to NBC News and said a doctor on board the flight tried to help the passenger. (iStock)

A statement from Air France highlighted that their crew undergoes regular training to manage such incidents and expressed regret over the unfortunate occurrence, offering sincere condolences for the loss.

Fox News Digital reached out to Air France for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. 

Stepheny Price is writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to [email protected]

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