LATAM Airlines Plane Skids Off Runway in Brazil with No Injuries Reported
- On August 31, 2026, a Latam Brasil Airbus A320 carrying 151 people on board skidded off the runway while landing during heavy rain at Cascavel Airport in the...
- Occupants disembarked safely from the plane before being escorted away by local firefighters.
- The incident forced Latam Brasil to cancel return flight LA3859, which was scheduled to travel in the opposite direction from Cascavel back to São Paulo.
On August 31, 2026, a Latam Brasil Airbus A320 carrying 151 people on board skidded off the runway while landing during heavy rain at Cascavel Airport in the Brazilian state of Paraná, according to statements released by the airline. The aircraft was operating a domestic flight that departed from Guarulhos International Airport in the metropolitan area of São Paulo. No injuries were reported among the 145 passengers and 6 crew members following the incident.
Evacuation and Airport Conditions in Cascavel
Occupants disembarked safely from the plane before being escorted away by local firefighters. Video footage shared across social media networks captured passengers navigating difficult conditions through the mud while carrying their hand luggage under the supervision of emergency personnel.
Flight Cancellations and Passenger Reaccommodation
The incident forced Latam Brasil to cancel return flight LA3859, which was scheduled to travel in the opposite direction from Cascavel back to São Paulo.
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Ongoing Investigation and Airline Response
Latb Brasil stated that it is cooperating fully with Brazilian aviation authorities to determine the exact factors that caused the aircraft to slip off the tarmac during landing. Technical teams are currently assessing the necessary operational procedures to safely remove the Airbus A320 from the muddy terrain next to the runway.