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Latam Aborts Florianópolis Takeoff After Engine Fire

Officials have not disclosed what caused the incident.

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Overview

  • Flight LA 3819 bound for Brasília halted its departure Sunday night at Florianópolis International Airport after smoke and fire were reported from an engine.
  • Zurich Airport Brasil said the aircraft was still on the ground when the crew stopped the takeoff and airport firefighters escorted it back to the apron.
  • No injuries were reported, and the airport operator said overall operations were not affected.
  • Latam rebooked travelers onto flight LA 9000, which landed in Brasília at 7:15 a.m. on Monday.
  • A passenger video circulating online shows smoke coming from one wing as the jet moved along the runway.