A recent aviation incident at Chapecó Airport in Brazil has garnered attention in the media. On March 31, 2025, an LATAM Airlines Airbus A319-112 strayed off the runway during landing, causing a bit of a stir. The aircraft, registered as PR-MYM, was on its way from São Paulo to Chapecó Airport when the unexpected incident occurred. Due to poor visibility, the plane had to initiate a go-around on its initial landing attempt. Upon its second try, the aircraft touched down on Runway 29 but overshoot its braking limit, ending up off the runway. Fortunately, reports indicated that the event was not as severe as initially feared, with no injuries among the passengers and crew members.

Pilotcenter.net News shared that an interesting snippet from the incident aftermath was a video captured by a passenger, where fellow travelers can be seen celebrating once the plane safely stopped on the grass beyond the runway. LATAM Airlines quickly addressed the situation by safely evacuating all individuals on board and confirming that the aircraft had exceeded the runway's boundaries. The airline had to cancel some flights following the incident and provided updates on the removal of the aircraft from the site.

It's reassuring to know that despite the unexpected turn of events, everyone emerged unharmed from this runway excursion. Such incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of safety measures and emergency protocols in aviation.