Azul Flight Diverts to Palmas After Passenger Suffers Fatal In-Flight Emergency

Overview

• The passenger was identified by public security officials as Fred Alexey Santos, 46, who fell ill on flight AD4163 from Manaus to Belo Horizonte and was declared dead after the diversion.
• Two physicians aboard began resuscitation efforts during the flight, and an advanced Samu team continued care after landing, but attempts were unsuccessful.
• Police secured the scene at Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport until forensic technicians and the medical examiner completed documentation and removal.
• Authorities said Santos was cardiopathic and suffered cardiogenic shock, and the Instituto Médico Legal in Palmas later confirmed the cause.
• Azul said it is assisting the family, and the aircraft proceeded to its scheduled destination after the incident was handled.