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Death Dog Brachycephalic Definition
Flight 545 From: ORD (Chicago O'Hare Intl) To: LAX (Los Angeles Intl) Incident at: LAX (Los Angeles Intl)
Incident Date: October 09, 2006 Report Date: December 2006

Report Details

Carrier and Flight Number American Airlines Flight #545

Date and Time of the Incident 09OCT06 at approximately 2200CDT

Description of the Animal, Including Name Boxer named Hoss

Narrative Description of Incident Dog was found deceased off AA Flight #545 (ORD-LAX).

Narrative Description of Cause of the Incident Necropsy report revealed a pre-existing heart condition. Verified oxygen and temperature controls were working properly in the aircraft cargo compartment.
The ground temperature ranged from 54F to 64F and was not a contributing factor.

Narrative Description of any Corrective Action Taken in Response to Incident None.

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