On Sunday, January 19, a tragic incident occurred at São José do Rio Preto Airport, in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil. A 67-year-old passenger on LATAM flight LA3082 from Congonhas Airport, São Paulo, died after falling from the boarding ramp of an Airbus A320.
According to official information, Marco Antonio D’Amico, a tax auditor from Regional Tax Office 8, lost his balance while exiting the plane and fell, hitting his head on the ground.
Despite the immediate efforts of rescue teams, including airport staff and a medical team, the man was pronounced dead at the scene due to cardiac arrest.
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D’Amico’s funeral was held on Monday in São José do Rio Preto.
LATAM expressed deep sorrow over the incident, extended condolences to the victim’s family, and offered support to the passengers who witnessed the accident.
The airport management stated that emergency services arrived quickly at the accident site.
The exact cause of the passenger’s death will be determined after an investigation, which will clarify whether the fall directly led to his passing.
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