Also known as: Heart attack
Sam, a pilot on a first date, suffers a heart attack mid-flight causing the plane to crash. He develops a ventricular rupture with cardiac tamponade requiring emergency repair with cyanoacrylate glue when traditional sutures fail.
Also known as: Kidney injury from bus accident
Kate, the passenger who landed the plane after Sam's heart attack, sustains significant internal injuries requiring splenectomy and partial hepatectomy to control bleeding from the crash impact.
Also known as: Memory loss
Kate develops temporary memory loss following her head trauma and abdominal surgery, unable to remember the plane crash, Sam, or their first date. Her memory gradually returns when she sees Sam in the ICU.
Also known as: Early labor
Multiple pregnant women from a prenatal yoga class affected by the plane crash present with preterm labor, with at least two patients delivering prematurely despite tocolytic therapy.
Also known as: Abruption
One pregnant patient from the yoga class crash develops a small placental abruption requiring potential cesarean section.
Also known as: PTSD
The plane crash in the city triggers PTSD symptoms in multiple staff members who survived the previous Season 8 plane crash, particularly affecting Meredith's anxiety about Derek's whereabouts and Arizona's emotional responses.