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A LATAM Airlines flight traveling from Miami to Santiago, Chile was forced to divert to Panama City after one of its pilots suffered a mid-flight medical emergency.The flight landed at Panama's Tocumen International Airport so that the pilot could receive treatment but he later died."LATAM Group is deeply saddened by this event and takes this opportunity to express our most sincere condolences to the family of our employee," the airline said in a statement. "We are thankful for his 25 years of service to LATAM, distinguished by his dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm.""With regards to our passengers, LATAM regrets the inconveniences that resulted from this unforeseen event," LATAM added.The airline did not identify the pilot.The flight eventually continued to its final destination in Chile on Tuesday.
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