Information about the incident will be sent to the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa)
An incident involving a Latam flight occurred this morning, when the La3367 aircraft, which made the route between Galeão, and Guarulhos, in, had to return to the starting point. The takeoff at 10:35 am, but, due to a collision with a bird, the pilot decided to return, landing again in Galeão at 11:04. As a result, the flight has been canceled. “Latam regrets the inconvenience caused and informs that it is offering the necessary assistance to all impacted customers, who will be resumed on flights from the company scheduled for today and tomorrow (20 and 21). Finally, Latam reiterates that adopts all technical and operational security measures to ensure a safe trip to everyone, ”the company said in a statement.
The Riogaleão concessionaire, responsible for the airport, classified the event as a collision outside the airport site, according to the fauna risk management plan. Information about the incident will be referred to the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa). “RIOGALEÃO reiterates its commitment to the operational safety of Rio de Janeiro International Airport. The concessionaire performs daily fauna management actions to reduce the risks of collisions between aircraft and birds within the airport site, such as poultry monitoring and dispersion, including missing activities, ”said the concessionaire.
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Posted by Fernando Dias
