18 August 2023
A LATAM Airlines pilot working a flight from Miami suffered a ‘medical emergency’ and died.
The airline confirmed that the pilot, one of three in the flight crew, went to the bathroom and never returned.
The flight, bound for Santiago, Chile diverted to Panama.
Cabin crew tried to resuscitate the pilot but he later ‘passed away.’
In a statement, that airline said: “All the necessary protocols were followed during the flight to safeguard the life of the affected pilot.
“Unfortunately, after landing and receiving further medical assistance, the pilot passed away.”
It said the pilot has 25 tears of service flying with the airline ‘distinguished by dedication and professionalism’
