Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 August 2023
Aircraft Type: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Owner/operator: LATAM Airlines Chile
Registration Number: CC-BGI
Location: N of Panama, over Caribbean Sea –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraftBoeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft
Category: Accident
A LATAM Chile Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a medical emergency involving the pilot with F/O duties, resulting in the pilot’s death during flight. The aircraft was diverted to Panama City-Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to ensure safety.A LATAM Chile Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a medical emergency involving the pilot with F/O duties, resulting in the pilot’s death during flight. The aircraft was diverted to Panama City-Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to ensure safety.
Description
LATAM Chile flight LA505, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, diverted to Panama City-Tocumen International Airport (PTY) after the pilot with F/O duties had suffered a medical issue and died in flight. The captain and relief pilot landed the aircraft at PTY.
Source of Information
https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2023/08/15/piloto-de-latam-muere-tras-problemas-de-salud-durante-vuelo-entre-miami-y-santiago.shtml, https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/17/americas/pilot-death-panama-intl/index.html, https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/la505#319835dfhttps://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2023/08/15/piloto-de-latam-muere-tras-problemas-de-salud-durante-vuelo-entre-miami-y-santiago.shtml, https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/17/americas/pilot-death-panama-intl/index.html, https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/la505#319835dfPrimary Cause
Medical emergency involving the pilot with F/O duties.Medical emergency involving the pilot with F/O duties.Share on:
