In an extraordinary mid-air event, an experienced pilot, Jakarin Sararnrakskul, added a new feather to his cap by assisting in the delivery of a newborn baby. Sararnrakskul, a father himself, has been a pilot for 18 years and was at the helm of a VietJet flight from Taipei, Taiwan to Bangkok, Thailand when the unexpected situation unfolded.
The drama began when the cabin crew informed Sararnrakskul that a passenger was in labor in the airplane’s restroom. Leaving his co-pilot in charge of the aircraft, Sararnrakskul hurried to the expectant mother’s aid. Upon reaching her, he found that she was indeed in active labor.
In a matter of moments, Sararnrakskul found himself in the role of an impromptu midwife, delivering a baby while the plane was still soaring thousands of feet above the ground. Despite his extensive career in aviation, this was a first for Sararnrakskul, who had never before delivered a baby.
Upon landing in Bangkok, paramedics were on standby to provide immediate medical attention. Both the mother and the newborn were reported to be in good health following the high-altitude delivery.
Sararnrakskul expressed his pride and joy at being able to assist in bringing a new life into the world. He mused about the unique birth story the baby boy would have to share for the rest of his life, having been born mid-flight.
The pilot also praised his cabin crew for their swift and effective response, which enabled him to reach the laboring woman quickly. In a fitting tribute to the baby’s unusual birth, the crew affectionately nicknamed him “Sky”.
While it was not mentioned whether Sararnrakskul had any medical training, his quick thinking and calm demeanor in a crisis situation undoubtedly played a crucial role in the safe delivery of the baby.