According to Independent the incident occurred on the 14th /8 on a LATAM flight from Miami (USA) to Chile when the plane was carrying 271 passengers.
Captain Ivan Andaur felt unwell and went to the bathroom. He collapsed inside the room and received emergency treatment from the crew. According toNew York Post Captain Andaur is 56 years old.
The co-pilot was forced to divert the plane and make an emergency landing at Tocumen International Airport in Panama 30 minutes after the incident occurred. Here, emergency staff concluded that Mr. Andaur, a pilot with 25 years of experience, had died.
Flight LA505 using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner left Miami at just after 10:00 p.m. on August 14 (hours). local).
“LATAM Airlines announced that flight LA505 on the Miami-Santiago route had to land at Tocumen International Airport in Panama due to an emergency in one of the three crew members. “When the plane landed, despite emergency treatment, the captain passed away,” the airline said.
“We are saddened by what happened and send our sincere condolences. to the pilot’s family. We are deeply grateful for his 25-year career and valuable contributions of dedication and professionalism,” the statement said.
After The incident occurred when the plane left Panama on August 15 to continue its journey to Chile.
In March, a plane of Southwest Airlines (USA) had to return to the International Airport Harry Reid was in Las Vegas when one of the pilots had health problems shortly after departing for Columbus Ohio.
A passenger who was a pilot on the flight decided to help the crew in radio communication when the plane turns around and makes an emergency landing.
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