LATAM plane bumps after aircraft occupy track and prevent landing in SP

An Airbus A320 of Latam rushed on the afternoon of Monday (31) at Guarulhos (SP) airport after another small aircraft, a Beechcraft G58, occupying part of the track, preventing landing. Flight LA8139 came from the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

At the time of the attempted landing, Beechcraft was about 1.6 kilometers from Latam’s A320, according to Guarulhos Tower controller.

Sought, Guarulhos Airport has stated that the maneuver performed is a standard aviation procedure, and that everything occurred within normal.

In a statement, LATAM reported that the flight “had to bid for the airport operational, landing shortly thereafter.”

“Latam reiterates that the rush is a standard aviation safety procedure and reaffirms that adopts all technical and operational measures to ensure a safe operation for all,” said another excerpt from the note.

THE CNN He also sought Decea (Airspace Control Department), an organ responsible for the organization of Brazilian airspace, but did not get a return until the publication of this report.

This content was originally published on Latam plane to ride after aircraft occupy track and prevent landing in SP on the CNN Brazil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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