Report Details

May 13, 2011

United Flight: 484 Denver to Washington (DCA)

April 12, 2010 Animal: Radar – Doberman Pinscher

Owner/Guardian: Redacted

Narrative Description: Description of incident: Owner of Radar was traveling with two dogs from Honolulu to Washington with a connection in Denver. While Radar was alive on the connection in Denver, he was found deceased upon arrival in Washington. The second dog was in good health.

Description of cause of the incident: Necropsy results reports fatal arrhythmia stating the Radar’s breed is highly susceptible to heart disease, and fits history and previous findings of Radar’s health.

Description of any corrective action taken: No corrective action was taken as all United procedures were followed and the health of Radar appears to have been cause of death.