Event took place at kilometer 15 of the highway, near the border with the state of Paraná, and fortunately did not result in injuries
A remarkable incident occurred on the Governador Mário Covas Highway (BR-101) in Garuva, where a single-engine plane had to hold an emergency landing on April 5, 2025. The event took place at kilometer 15 of the highway, near the border with the state of Paraná, and fortunately did not result in injuries. The pilot, who is also the owner of the aircraft, was on board during the incident. He managed to land the plane among the vehicles that were riding the highway, thus avoiding a more serious accident. The aircraft had taken off from Garuva’s Aeroclube to Joinville, but faced a engine failure that required the emergency maneuver. After landing, the plane was removed from the track and is undergoing a mechanical inspection to evaluate the damage and the cause of the crash. The pilot’s rapid action was crucial to ensuring the safety of all involved as the landing occurred on a busy road. Local authorities were called to monitor the situation and ensure the highway was released to traffic as soon as possible.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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