On Thursday, December 12, an agricultural plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a vegetated area near Mendonça, São Paulo. The pilot, a 24-year-old, reported that this was his third flight of the day for crop spraying when the aircraft's engine began to fail. Despite attempting to restore engine function by following operational procedures, the pilot was ultimately unable to regain power, necessitating an emergency landing in a safe area to avoid further potential hazards.

The pilot was unharmed in the incident, but the aircraft was significantly damaged upon landing. He expressed confusion over the cause of the engine failure, noting that regular maintenance was performed on the plane. This detail raises questions about the pre-flight checks and possible mechanical issues that could lead to such abrupt failures during operation. Authorities are now involved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the malfunction and the safe landing.

The Brazilian Center for Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention (Cenipa) has confirmed that investigators from the regional Seripa IV have been dispatched to the site to gather data and determine the cause of this incident. The ongoing investigation aims to prevent similar occurrences in the future and enhance safety protocols for agricultural aviation.