Report Details

United Flight: 68 LIH/LAX

November 16, 2009 5:12 AM Animal: Dog - Buddy

Narrative Description: Description of incident: Dog was traveling in cargo hold and traveling with owners. Upon landing it was determined that Buddy was deceased.

Description of cause of the incident: The owners advised they were not surprised of Buddy’s death as he had a pre-existing medical problem- enlarged heart and had been ill. Results of necroscopy not available at this submittal.

Description of any corrective action taken: None - United procedures were followed.