February 2009 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of December, 2008.
American Airlines reports the death of an English Bulldog named Bake during a flight from Miami, FL to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. A necropsy was preformed and was inclusive as to the cause of death. No further information was provided.
Incidents by Airline
During December, 2008
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines
|
0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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American Airlines
American Airlines Flight #905 (MIA-GIG)
Date and Time of the Incident 01 DEC 2008 at 12:05
Description of the Animal, Including Name Cani...
Death Dog GIG Brachycephalic Flight 905December 01, 2008 at 12:05 PM
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