Incident: Kenya Airways B738 near Nairobi on Jul 22nd 2010, unexpected but rapid delivery

27.07.2010 - 15:30

A Kenya Airways Boeing 737-800, registration 5Y-KYD performing flight KQ-317 from Muscat (Oman) to Nairobi (Kenya), was on approach to Nairobi about 15 minutes prior to estimated landing when an unborn became so impatient, that it "stormed" on board of the aircraft. Cabin crew prepared the aisle as a delivery room, where the baby girl made its first cry about 15 minutes later just after touch down and amidst cheering passengers. Mother and baby are doing well. Kenya Airways said, their crew were well trained and were cheered by passengers after they successfully "midwifed" the baby. The flight was packed but passengers and crew were more than happy to make room for the extra passenger. Read the article at http://avherald.com/h?articleBedce15 Modify your subscription at http://avherald.com/h?login