A Latam Boeing 777, capable of carrying around 400 passengers, aborted its takeoff on Sunday evening at Guarulhos International Airport after the plane had already lifted its nose wheel off the ground, an unusual event in aviation. This decision came after significant delays due to the airport closure triggered by drone activity that interrupted operations. The flight, LA-8146, was further complicated as it had already faced delays of nearly three hours before takeoff.

The aircraft departed from São Paulo and was headed to Lisbon when it reached a speed of 178 knots (330 km/h) during its roll on runway 10L. Reports from FlightRadar24 indicate that the aircraft was in a critical situation when it decided to abort the takeoff before fully leaving the ground. Eyewitness footage provided by local aviation channels shows the plane almost fully airborne before it began to tilt and slow down.

This incident raises important safety concerns regarding aircraft operations under unusual situations, such as drone interference, which has increasingly become a risk factor at airports worldwide. The timely decision to abort the takeoff likely prevented potential accidents, highlighting the importance of pilot training and adherence to safety protocols during high-pressure scenarios.