Midland firefighter saves passenger mid-flight - Odessa American

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Michigan
plane preparing for takeoff from Midland to Las Vegas
Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Michigan Today in Michigan: A passenger identified as Kenneth Marbach of Victoria, Texas, suffered a cardiac arrest while seated on a plane preparing for takeoff from Midland to Las Vegas on March 3. Midland firefighter Greg Wells, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Midland Fire Department, noticed the medical emergency and directed the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) with the help of flight attendants. Marbach was rushed to a Midland hospital, where doctors discovered a 100% blockage in a major artery and placed two stents.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kenneth Marbach Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Midland firefighter saves passenger mid-flight - Odessa American

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