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An airline pilot died after falling ill during a flight from Miami to Chile. According to reports, the pilot felt unwell three hours into the LATAM Airlines flight from Miami to Santiago on Monday. The pilot, identified as 56-year-old captain Ivan Andaur by Chilean newspaper, Las Últimas Noticias, proceeded to collapse in the plane’s bathroom where he received emergency assistance from the crew.
The South American airliner said in a statement that the late pilot had flown for the company for more than 25 years.
Pilot Dies After Medical Emergency On Flight From Miami To Chile - Miami, FL - Latam Airlines said the pilot died after the plane made an emergency landing at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.
The South American airliner said in a statement that the late pilot had flown for the company for more than 25 years.
Despite this being a routine trip, the plane was forced to land in Panama City after pilot Iván Andaur became ill and died.