Pilot dies in lavatory of 271-person flight from Miami to Chile

Aug 17, 2023 at 11:33 AM

n airline pilot died after collapsing within the lavatory of a aircraft flying from Miami to Chile.

According to reviews, the pilot felt unwell three hours into the LATAM Airlines flight from Miami to Santiago on Monday.

The pilot, recognized as 56-year-old captain Ivan Andaur by Chilean newspaper, Las Últimas Noticias, proceeded to break down within the aircraft’s lavatory the place he acquired emergency help from the crew.

A reduction captain and a primary officer diverted the aircraft to Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport the place the 25-year veteran pilot was declared useless.

“LATAM Airlines Group reports that flight LA505 yesterday, which was on the Miami-Santiago route, had to land at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama due to a medical emergency for one of the three members of the command crew. When the plane landed, emergency services provided life-saving help, but the pilot sadly passed away,” the airline stated in a press release.

“We are deeply moved by what has happened, and we extend our sincere condolences to the family of our employee.

“We are deeply grateful for his 25-year career and his valuable contribution, which was always distinguished by his dedication, professionalism, and dedication. During the flight, all the necessary safety protocols were carried out to safeguard the life of the affected pilot.”