Indiana Mother Dies Suddenly on Flight from Dominican Republic

Stefanie Smith, 41, was pronounced dead after her flight was diverted due to a medical emergency; family awaits autopsy results.

Stefanie Smith, a 41-year-old mother of two from Indiana, died suddenly on an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic to Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 28.
The flight was diverted to the Turks and Caicos Islands after Smith fell ill and began convulsing. Despite receiving CPR, she was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Smith's family remains in the dark about the cause of her death, with an autopsy pending to determine the exact cause.
Before her sudden death, Smith appeared healthy and was active, having vacationed in the Dominican Republic with her boyfriend.
The family is still waiting for the release of Smith's body from the Turks and Caicos hospital and has not yet heard from American Airlines regarding the incident.