The plane carrying President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva back to Brazil faced an unexpected setback during its trip from Mexico. The presidential aircraft had to return to Mexico City due to a technical engine problem, leading to a series of aerial maneuvers to ensure a safe landing.
Images from the FlightAware website show the plane performing circular flights over the Mexican capital. This maneuver, common in aviation, aims to burn excess fuel before an unscheduled landing.
Safety procedure
The pilot performs continuous turns to consume aviation kerosene, a crucial measure to reduce the weight of the aircraft. This procedure is essential to ensure safety during landing, especially considering that the plane took off with enough fuel to make the long journey to Brazil.
Reducing aircraft weight through fuel consumption is standard practice in similar situations, aiming to minimize the risks associated with landing with excessive weight.
While the presidential plane carries out security maneuvers, a reserve plane is already waiting at the Mexican airport. This replacement aircraft is prepared to guarantee the safe return of President Lula and his entourage to Brazil, as soon as the situation is normalized.
