Report Details

Carrier: Delta Air Lines Flight Number: 1052 Date & Time of Incident: 10/18/2016 Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: Breed: German Longhaired Pointer Animal Name: Gunther Description of Incident: A German Wire-haired Pointer "Gunther" was accepted in Atlanta, GA for air transport to Milwaukee, WI on 18OCT2016. Gunther was accepted in Atlanta, GA with all necessary documentation requirements verified and loaded onto Delta flight 1052 service to Milwaukee. There were no irregularities on the aircraft and the crew was made aware of a live animal on board. Upon arrival in Milwaukee the ground crew noticed blood in the kennel and immediately took action to transport Gunther to local veterinary care. Cause of Incident: No handling irregularity was noted to cause the injury. Corrective Action Taken: None required.