AviationNews – A LATAM Airlines Airbus A320 carrying 151 occupants veered off the runway upon landing at Cascavel’s Regional Airport in southern Brazil on Monday morning. All 145 passengers and six crew members evacuated safely without injuries following the runway excursion, which occurred during adverse weather conditions.
The incident involved flight LA3858, which had departed from São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) bound for Cascavel Regional Airport (CAC / SBCA). The aircraft, an Airbus A320-214 registered as PR-MYO, exceeded the runway boundaries around 9:45 AM local time during its landing rollout amid heavy rainfall, low visibility, and thunderstorm activity. Following the excursion, airport authorities issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) temporarily closing the airfield to facilitate inspection and aircraft recovery operations, leading LATAM to cancel the return flight LA3859 and reroute affected passengers via nearby Foz do Iguaçu.
Operationally, runway excursions during severe weather often involve reduced braking action caused by standing water or hydroplaning on asphalt surfaces. The twin-engine narrowbody came to a halt on the runway safety area, allowing emergency ground services to assist passengers in disembarking via mobile stairs directly onto the apron. Aviation safety investigators from Brazil’s Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) have initiated a technical inquiry to examine the meteorological data, runway friction levels, and flight parameters recorded during touchdown.
“LATAM Airlines Brasil confirms that the aircraft operating flight LA3858 exceeded the runway limits during the final stage of landing,” a LATAM spokesperson stated. “All 145 passengers and six crew members disembarked safely, and the company is providing all necessary assistance to impacted customers and staff while collaborating fully with the investigating authorities.”
Investigators and airport officials will focus on clearing the aircraft and inspecting the runway infrastructure to restore normal flight schedules safely. Passengers scheduled to travel through Cascavel are advised to monitor official airline channels for real-time schedule updates and alternative regional connections.
The swift and safe evacuation of all passengers underscores the effectiveness of modern cabin safety procedures and emergency coordination during adverse weather landings. As investigations proceed, the findings will provide crucial insights into regional runway drainage management and severe-weather landing parameters across Brazilian regional airfields.
