A FLIGHT bound for Manchester was forced to make an emergency landing after the pilot collapsed mid-air.
The EasyJet passenger plane had to touch down in Greece as cabin crew screamed out for doctors to help with the medical emergency.
The cabin crew had been serving drinks when they abandoned their trolleys and rushed to the front of the plane.
A passenger on the flight from Hurghada, Egypt, told the Manchester Evening News about the terrifying ordeal.
Initially, it was believed that the person causing the commotion was a passenger, as there was very little information provided other than hearing cries for help and medical assistance. Some passengers stood up and offered their help to the cabin crew.
The passenger said a screen was quickly erected to seal off the gravely ill pilot.
The plane was forced to circle Athens airport before rushing down to make the emergency landing.
Emergency services were waiting and immediately began treatment of the pilot.
The flight’s passengers were then left stranded in the city.
