A Latam plane skidded off the runway while landing at Florianópolis International Airport in Brazil’s Santa Catarina on Wednesday. With 172 passengers on board and seven crew members, there were moments of panic, as documented in several videos, including those of passengers on the plane. But it was no more than a shock and everyone left safely, after evaluation by the medical team.
“We inform you that the Airbus A321 (PT-MXM) aircraft exceeded runway limits on landing of flight LA3300 (São Paulo/Guarulhos-Florianópolis) at 9:20 am this Wednesday (07/12). Safety of passengers and crew is carried out,” the airline said.
An investigation has already been opened by the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aviation Accidents (Cenipa) to determine the causes of the skid. A timeline for completion has not been disclosed.
Following this incident, the airport runway was closed for several hours and dozens of flights had to be moved to other stops and several departures were delayed.
Source: DN
