Passenger Dies After Gol Flight Diverts to Belo Horizonte Over Cabin Heat

Overview

• Flight G3 1878 departed Guarulhos for Recife and diverted to Belo Horizonte/Confins after excessive heat onboard.
• The 74-year-old passenger became ill inside the terminal around 10:40 a.m., and death was confirmed at 11:21 a.m.
• Airport medical teams performed resuscitation efforts at gate 31 but could not revive him, and the cause was recorded as indeterminate.
• Gol reports a technical failure in the aircraft’s refrigeration system led to the elevated cabin temperature and says it is supporting the family.
• The airline states established safety procedures were followed during the diversion after the temperature reportedly reached 32°C.