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Incident Date: Nov 16, 2009
Report Date: January 2010
Incident Type: Death
Animal: Dog
Brachycephalic: No Definition
Animal Age: Not reported
Flight Number: 68
Originating Airport: LIH (Lihue)
Destination Airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl)
Reporting Airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl)
Report:
United Flight: 68 LIH/LAX
November 16, 2009 5:12 AM Animal: Dog – Buddy
Narrative Description:
Description of incident:
Dog was traveling in cargo hold and traveling with owners. Upon landing it was determined that Buddy was deceased.
Description of cause of the incident:
The owners advised they were not surprised of Buddy’s death as he had a pre-existing medical problem- enlarged heart and had been ill. Results of necroscopy not available at this submittal.
Description of any corrective action taken:
None – United procedures were followed.
PetFlight Report:
January 2010 Airline Pet Travel Report
Link to original report:
http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/reports/2010/january/UAL Nov 09.doc
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