A flying instructor died during take-off, but the pilot did not realise and assumed he was 'joking' with him by pretending to be asleep. The 57-year-old instructor had agreed to join the qualified pilot on a quick circuit around Blackpool Airport, but he tragically suffered a heart attack during the journey.
The pilot, who knew him well, initially believed the instructor was pretending to sleep as a joke and did not become aware of the tragic situation until landing.
Upon touching ground, he realised what was really happening and alerted nearby airport fire crews and air ambulance staff who were stationed there. Sadly, the man could not be saved despite their best efforts, reports LancsLive.
