A Boeing 737-8 MAX (registration PS-GPP) from GOL Linhas Aéreas collided with an airport service vehicle during takeoff.
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The cause of the incident is still unknown, and videos shared on social media show the moment of impact as well as the disembarkation of passengers, who appeared visibly shaken.
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In the first released video, the sound of the impact can be clearly heard at the moment of collision.
Takeoff Successfully Aborted
The crew successfully aborted the takeoff, preventing a more serious accident. Passengers onboard reported hearing a loud bang, similar to a tire burst, and said the aircraft shook violently.
Airport emergency teams quickly arrived at the scene and sprayed fire retardant on the aircraft as a precautionary measure.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza
The aircraft was scheduled to operate flight G3-1674, departing from Galeão Airport (GIG/SBGL) in Rio de Janeiro, bound for Fortaleza. It is still unknown at what speed the takeoff was aborted, but the aircraft captain informed passengers that the plane had collided with a vehicle on the runway.
Passengers disembarked using a mobile stairway, and no one onboard was injured. However, there is no information yet on the condition of the occupants of the vehicle involved, nor on the type of car that was struck.
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Ongoing Investigation
Airport authorities are investigating how the vehicle ended up on the runway during the aircraft’s takeoff. There is no information yet regarding potential impacts on airport operations or GOL’s flight schedule.
Source and images: Wikimedia / Telegram @AviaCT. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
