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fortuitous

/fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/
adjective
  1. Happening by chance; coincidental, accidental.

  2. Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.

  3. Happening independently of human will.

Synonymsby accident, causeless, incidental, happy, providential

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