Passenger, 74, Dies After GOL Flight Diverts to Belo Horizonte Over Cabin Heat

Overview

• GOL flight G3 1878 from Guarulhos to Recife diverted to Confins after a cabin refrigeration failure raised the temperature to about 32°C.
• After disembarking, the passenger fell ill in the terminal at gate 31 around 10:40 and received immediate treatment from airport medical staff.
• Resuscitation efforts continued until 11:21, when the death was declared and recorded as of indeterminate cause.
• GOL and BH Airport said safety protocols were followed, and the airline is providing support to the passenger’s family.
• The aircraft later continued to Recife with arrival reported at 16:31, and no investigative findings have been released.