“A vulture collided with a single-engine aircraft during a flight to Eirunepé in the Amazon. The impact damaged the windshield, but the expert pilot managed a safe landing. Passengers were unharmed.”
On the morning of December 5th, a potentially dangerous incident occurred during a flight to Eirunepé in the Amazonas region. A vulture collided with a single-engine aircraft departing from Envira, causing significant damage to the plane’s windshield.
Incident Details
The collision happened as the aircraft was preparing to land at Eirunepé. After the crash, five passengers aboard the plane miraculously escaped without injury. Footage taken after the incident shows the vulture caught in the remaining glass structure. The force of the impact was strong enough to break the plane’s windshield.
Safe Landing Thanks to Pilot Expertise
According to reports from Envira Airport and the airline responsible for the flight, the pilot’s expertise allowed for a safe landing. Despite the damage, the pilot skillfully controlled the aircraft and ensured the safety of all passengers. Unfortunately, the vulture did not survive the impact and succumbed to its injuries.
🚨✈️🚨Urubu colide contra avião e fica preso na vidraça da cabine dos pilotos em Eirunepé Amazonas
Veja o momento em que um urubu colidiu com o para-brisa de um avião em pleno voo, deixando passageiros e tripulação apavorados. O incidente ocorreu nesta quinta-feira (5), durante… pic.twitter.com/plpLerJ1Is
— Diego mello (@hdiegorj) December 5, 2024
Potential Danger of Animal Collisions
This event serves as a stark reminder of the hazards of animal collisions, particularly in forested areas and remote airports. Such incidents highlight the need for increased vigilance from airlines and pilots to mitigate these risks.
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