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Pilot sets aircraft on fire and flees after interception in Mato Grosso
Brazil’s Air Force intercepted a plane flying irregularly from Bolivia over the state of Mato Grosso on Friday.
The white Cessna had an unidentified registration, making it a target for authorities.
Two Air Force aircraft took part: an A-29 Super Tucano fighter and an E-99 radar plane.
The pilot made a forced landing near Juara, about 550 kilometres from the state capital, Cuiabá.
The pilot then set fire to the aircraft and fled.
The operation was coordinated by the Air Force’s Aerospace Operations Command and carried out with the Federal Police; no further action or investigation details were given.
The Brazilian Air Force intercepted an aircraft flying irregularly over Mato Grosso on Friday, October 23.
After an air pursuit, the pilot made a forced landing, set the aircraft on fire and fled.
The aircraft was a white Cessna flying from Bolivia with an unidentified registration.
It landed near Juara, about 550 kilometres from the state capital, Cuiabá.
The operation was coordinated by the Air Force’s Aerospace Operations Command with the Federal Police.
- Who
- The Brazilian Air Force intercepted the aircraft; its pilot fled after landing.
- What
- A white Cessna flying with an unidentified registration was intercepted, then set on fire by its pilot after a forced landing.
- When
- Friday, October 23.
- Where
- In Mato Grosso, near the municipality of Juara.
- Why
- The aircraft was flying irregularly. The pilot’s reason for fleeing is not stated.
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The Brazilian Air Force intercepted an aircraft flying irregularly over Mato Grosso.
The pilot made a forced landing near Juara, set the aircraft on fire and fled.
- Aircraft
- White Cessna
- Origin
- Bolivia
- Registration
- Unidentified
- Landing area
- Near Juara, Mato Grosso
- Distance from Cuiabá
- About 550 kilometres