Feb 17 • 03:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Calculations, limits, and safety: experts explain how a plane's takeoff decision to abort works

A Latam Boeing 777-300 aborted its takeoff at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport, highlighting key safety procedures in aviation.

On the night of Sunday, the 15th, a Latam Airlines Boeing 777-300, capable of carrying 400 passengers, aborted its takeoff at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport shortly after beginning its ascent. The incident was captured on video and shared on a YouTube channel dedicated to aviation, showing that fortunately, no injuries occurred during the event. This situation points to the importance of understanding the protocols that govern takeoff procedures in aviation.

According to Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), a takeoff can be aborted at any point after the countdown or actual takeoff has begun. Various factors can contribute to the decision to abort a takeoff, including human error, technical failures, weather conditions, calculation errors, or malfunctions. This emphasizes the need for pilots and airline crews to be prepared for any unexpected situation that may arise during critical phases of the flight.

The Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation stipulates that every takeoff should be planned based on a specific speed known as the decision speed. This important parameter helps define the point at which it is safe to abort the takeoff and the moment when the aircraft must continue for a safe liftoff. Understanding the implications and processes behind this decision is crucial for enhancing aviation safety, especially in ensuring that all personnel and passengers remain unharmed during incidents like this one.

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