Brit, 25, dies of asthma attack on flight after dropping his inhaler in panic just minutes before landing

A BRIT died from an asthma attack on a flight from London to New York after dropping his inhaler just minutes before landing.

The 25-year-old man was reportedly on his way to volunteer at a summer camp in the US.

He lost consciousness just 45 minutes before the plane was due to land in New York after an asthma attack, reports.

The crew attempted to give him oxygen - but it's understood they were unaware that his airways were closed due to his asthma.

The man, from Stamford Hill in London, was also given CPR - but he sadly died.

An investigation by a coroner is due to take place at a later date. 

It comes after a Brit died after falling unconscious on a flight to the Caribbean last Thursday.

The 29-year-old was travelling with his mum on board a BA Boeing 777 to Antigua.

The plane landed at VC Bird International Airport and the man was rushed to local hospital on the island where he later died.

British Airways confirmed there was a "medical emergency".

Cops are investigating the sudden death - but it is not being treated as suspicious.

His mum, 65, later told police he had been diagnosed with hypotension, muscular dystrophy, and ulcerative colitis.

He had reportedly been hospitalised many times as a result of his medical condition.

Antigua police said: "We are investigating this incident like we investigate all incidents of this nature.

"However, foul play is not suspected at this stage and we will be working with the family and will be cooperating with them fully.

"We offer our condolences to the mother and the rest of the family.

"Our sympathy is with the family."