Overview
- Flight ET506 from São Paulo reported “minimum fuel” during a severe storm over the Buenos Aires metro area, according to airline and operational reports.
- FlightRadar24 data show the Boeing 777-260(LR) descended to roughly 700 feet (about 213 meters) over La Matanza while maneuvering across multiple districts.
- Ezeiza suspended arrivals and departures for about 20 minutes, from 20:55 to 21:15, as rescue and ground teams stood by under activated protocols.
- The jet touched down at 20:59 local time without injuries or damage and arrived about 30 minutes behind schedule despite the extended approach.
- The same aircraft later operated ET507 to Addis Ababa, and residents’ videos of the low pass circulated widely on social media.