G113 hours agoTransportation1 min readBrazil

FedEx cargo plane returns and makes emergency landing in Viracopos

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A FedEx cargo aircraft that had taken off from Viracopos Airport bound for the United States returned and made an emergency landing at 5:57 pm after maneuvers over Campinas, Holambra and Jaguariúna; reason was not disclosed.

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Why It Matters

Viracopos Airport, located in Campinas, is an important cargo hub in Brazil and operates regular international flights, including to the United States.

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According to the concessionaire Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos, the aircraft departed the terminal for the United States, but returned and landed safely at 5:57 pm.

The aircraft involved would be a FedEx freighter, according to the airport. Images from flight monitoring website FlightRadar show the plane performing maneuvers over the Campinas region before landing, flying over the cities of Holambra (SP) and Jaguariúna (SP).

The concessionaire informed that all procedures foreseen for emergency situations were adopted.

The reason that led to the emergency landing was not disclosed until the publication of this report. g1 tries to contact FedEx to request placement.

Open Questions

What was the specific reason that led to the emergency landing?
Was there any damage to the aircraft or risk to the crew?
Has FedEx already commented on the incident?