Is it normal to wish for death in a moment of panic?

Yes. Here's my reasoning. Panic is like the worst possible feeling I can think of. If I concentrate too hard on not slipping into panic mode then inevitably it's gonna happen anyway. When it happens all goes out the window with trying to overcome it, in the moment I think its easy to wish death so the attack would be over already. Wishing and acting is two different things though. Lots of people at times wish they were dead to avoid feelings resulting from a current bad situation. If you are able to recognize that it's just words and you don't really mean it, your fine. If you think afterwards, "Huh, I think a part of me really means it," or you act on it, it's best to see a counselor, therapist or psychiatrist so someone can help. Hope this makes sense. I feel you on this subject, I know where your coming from. Panic sucks!