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A LATAM Brasil Airbus A319-100, identified as flight LA3276, faced a runway excursion incident while landing at Chapecó, Brazil, after a weather-induced missed approach. The flight, originating from São Paulo Guarulhos, carried 107 passengers and crew. Adverse weather initially led the crew to abort its first landing attempt on runway 29. After a 20-minute holding pattern, the aircraft made a second landing attempt at 19:36 local time. The A319 landed but overran the runway end by approximately 55 meters, coming to a halt on soft ground. The incident did not result in any injuries, and the aircraft remained largely undamaged.
Upon the aircraft's arrival, local METAR weather reports described scattered clouds at 2,000 feet, 9,000 meters visibility, and wind from 120 degrees at 8 knots, with light rain and thunderstorms near the area.
Chapecó Airport's lone 2,060-meter runway typically suffices for the Airbus A319's landing under dry conditions, which generally requires between 1,500 to 1,600 meters. Wet conditions, however, can increase stopping distances by up to 20%, impacting safety margins. Factors like aircraft weight, delayed touchdown, and diminished braking can further challenge stopping ability, particularly at regional airports such as Chapecó, where surface treatments may be less comprehensive.
