MIAMI — An airline pilot died on Monday after suffering a medical emergency in the middle of a flight from Florida, according to multiple reports.
LATAM Airlines flight LA505 was heading from Miami to Santiago, Chile when one of three members of the crew in command needed medical attention, the airline wrote in a statement to CBS News.
The flight was diverted to Tocumen International Airport in Panama where the pilot received further medical assistance but ultimately passed away, the news outlet reports.
LATAM Airlines did not release the name of the pilot but said he had been with the company for 25 years.
"LATAM Group is deeply saddened by this event and takes this opportunity to express our most sincere condolences to the family of our employee. We are thankful for his 25-years of service to LATAM, distinguished by his dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm," the statement continued.
