Mar 15 • 13:30 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Jet exits runway and collides with embankment upon landing at airport in interior SP

A Cessna Citation 550 jet exited the runway and collided with an embankment during landing at Jundiaí Airport in São Paulo, but no injuries were reported.

A Cessna Citation 550 jet, registered as PT-WIB, exited the runway while landing at the Commandant Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Airport in Jundiaí, São Paulo, on Sunday morning. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew. The aircraft had taken off from Bragança Paulista Airport and was on a straightforward route to Jundiaí.

The incident reportedly occurred during a runway excursion as the plane was landing, leading to the collision with an embankment located at the vehicle entrance to a hangar. The pilot managed to exit the aircraft without complications, which minimized the potential for a more serious accident. A quick response from ground services ensured that the situation remained under control.

Authorities from the Regional Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Service (Seripa IV), part of Brazil's Center for Aeronautical Investigation and Accident Prevention (Cenipa), were alerted to investigate the incident thoroughly. Their involvement highlights the importance of understanding the circumstances leading to such accidents, aiming to prevent future occurrences and enhance aviation safety in the region.

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