A Gol Boeing 737 operating flight G3 1747 to Brasília aborted take-off at Goiânia’s Santa Genoveva Airport on the evening of 23 September after an engine fire erupted. All passengers evacuated safely down slides, but the runway remained closed from 18:40 to 20:17 for inspection and debris removal. The incident caused knock-on delays for six later departures, including late-night shuttles used by government contractors commuting between Goiânia and Brasília. Ground handlers bused affected travellers to Brasília International, a three-hour drive, to preserve early-morning connections. Airlines applied ANAC’s contingency protocols, offering meal vouchers and hotel rooms where required. Gol stated that preliminary checks point to a compressor stall and that the aircraft will undergo detailed maintenance. Aviation safety experts note that while such events are rare, Brazil’s hot-and-high airports pose performance challenges that can exacerbate mechanical issues. They urge companies operating tight turnaround charters to factor extra buffers into schedules. The episode follows September’s broader debate on passenger rights and may accelerate industry support for ANAC’s push toward proactive disruption communication. Mobility managers with talent based in Goiás are reviewing emergency-response clauses in their travel policies, including alternative transport to Brasília and Uber-style expense caps.
Source: UOL Notícias
