Cimed plane with capacity for 11 people suffers accident during landing in RS

An incident on Tuesday afternoon (23) occurred in Erechim, when a jet from Cimed faced problems during landing at the local airport. The plane, a Bombardier model Learjet 75, was carrying at least five people and ended up leaving the runway due to heavy rain at the time of landing. This event caused significant damage to the aircraft, resulting in a rescue operation and transport of three passengers for examinations at the Hospital de Caridade de Erechim.

The accident, which occurred during the flight that departed Chapecó towards Erechim, exposed the fragility of air operations in adverse weather conditions. The aircraft, belonging to the group Cimedknown for its activities in the manufacture of medicines, faced difficulties in stopping in time due to heavy rain, culminating in the exit from the runway and the need for medical assistance for the affected passengers.

Local authorities and rescue teams were called immediately after the incident. Detailed investigations must be conducted to determine the precise causes of this accident, aiming for future improvements in regional aviation and ensuring the integrity of passengers and crew.