LATAM Captain passes away in flight due Cardio-Respiratory Arrest

LATAM Airlines Statement: Santiago, August 15th 2023 - LATAM Airlines Group S.A. informs that flight LA505 from yesterday, performing flight from Miami to Santiago had to divert to the Tocumen Panama International airport due to a medical emergency onboard of one of its three flight crew personnel. The airline emphasizes that all safety protocols were carried out during the flight to try and save the flight crew’s life. However, after landing and receiving medical assistance, the pilot was pronounced deceased. LATAM Group is profoundly affected and extends its condolences to the family of our pilot. We appreciate his 25 years of compromise and professionalism. As for the passengers, LATAM Group apologizes the inconvenients from this situation and informs that they will be boarded today from Panama City at time 16:00 bound to Santiago.