An Azul Linhas Aereas Embraer ERJ-195 E2 operating from Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Florianopolis suffered two burst main wheel tyres during its landing on 12 August 2024.
Azul Linhas Aereas flight AD4225, an Embraer ERJ-195 E2 inbound from Aeropuerto Internacional Tancredo Neves (CNF) had conducted an approach and landing to RWY 32 Florianopolis.
Azul AD4225 Belo Horizonte-Florianopolis
During the landing phase, the aircraft suffered tyre blowouts to two left main gear tyres. As a result, the aircraft was brought to a stop and disabled on the active runway.
According to a statement made on behalf of Florianópolis International Airport, the passengers and crew of the disabled aircraft within disembarked safely.
The airport was temporarily closed to inbound and outbound traffic following the landing incident.
Flight data shows that flight AD4225 made a slightly delayed departure out of Belo Horizonte at 0003 local time on 12 August.
The flight then proceeded normally, climbing to flight level FL340 (34,000 feet) for the southerly service to Florianopolis International Airport.
Descent and approach procedures were similarly conducted normally, with the approach being made to RWY 32. Weather conditions were reported as visual meteorological conditions (VFR) at the time of landing.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft conducting the AD4225 domestic service was an Embraer ERJ-195 E2, registered PS-AEM. This is a 1.7 year old regional jet belonging to the carrier Azul Linhas Aereas. It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery in January 2023.
Azul Linhas Aéreas is a Brazilian airline founded in 2008. It operates a significant domestic network within Brazil.
Relevant Details
- Founded: 2008
- Founder: David Neeleman
- Headquarters: Brazil
- Focus: Domestic Brazilian market, underserved areas
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