A flight operated by LATAM Airlines en route from Miami to Santiago took an unexpected detour to Panama on Sunday, following the unfortunate passing of its captain, Capt. Ivan Andaur. The captain became incapacitated while in a lavatory approximately 40 minutes after departure. The Boeing 787, which carried two additional pilots, was promptly taken over by the remaining crew members.
Efforts to revive Capt. Andaur were undertaken by a nurse and two doctors among the flight's passengers, but tragically, their attempts were in vain. The nurse conveyed her observation on social media that the aircraft lacked the requisite resources to effectively perform resuscitation.
Determined medical professionals continued their resuscitation efforts until the plane safely landed in Panama City, at which point the aircraft was evacuated of its other passengers. LATAM Airlines expressed its appreciation for the dedication and cooperation displayed by its crew and the medical experts on board during the crisis.
In response to the incident, the airline issued a statement to the New York Post, asserting, "All necessary protocols were diligently followed throughout the flight to ensure the well-being of the ailing pilot. Regrettably, despite subsequent medical intervention after landing, the pilot's life could not be saved."
