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The group LATAM released the first official statement on the plane crash that occurred on the afternoon of 18 November at Lima Airport.
After the well-known events of Friday afternoon 18 of November, LATAM Airlines released the official statement, where the current status of passengers and additional details are reported:
LATAM Airlines Peru informs that its flight LA 2213, that covered the Lima route – Juliaca collided with a vehicle on its takeoff run, at Jorge Chávez International Airport.
At the moment we can report that there has not been any fatality among the people who were on board our plane. Right now, we are focusing on supporting passengers and families. in addition, work is being done in coordination with the corresponding authorities in order to support the investigations of what happened as soon as possible.
The response process carried out is established within the company's operational and security protocols that seek to protect the integrity and well-being of passengers.
The LATAM group is deploying all its human and technical resources to care for those affected, and has put its emergency response plan in place.
As more information is confirmed, will be shared as soon as possible.
flight rescheduling
before this, The airline has also reported flexibility to change tickets for people affected by the closure of the Lima Jorge Chavez Airport:
LATAM Group informs that all those passengers affected by the closure of operations of the Jorge Chávez International Airport will have the following travel flexibility options:
Passengers with flights to and from Lima, in addition to those who make a connection through that air terminal between Friday 18 and the Monday 21 November will be able to access change of date up to 15 days from the original date of flight, no rate difference or penalty, Or you can request a full refund of your money.
The contingency has generated an unusual number of telephone calls, therefore, it is recommended that passengers attend to their requests in the "My Trips" section on LATAM.com.
The group regrets these inconveniences and is committed to maintaining a permanent update in all its communication channels..
At the moment, the death of two aeronautical firefighters who were in the truck that collided with the aircraft has been confirmed.. Permanently in this thread that I have created on Twitter I will update the information:
Developing: A LATAM Airlines Airbus A320 collides with a fire truck or fire engine at the Airport of #Lima. pic.twitter.com/pRknU5s0pN
— Nicholas Larenas ✈️ (@n_larenas) November 18, 2022
events change quickly, so I invite you to stay up to date on Twitter by following the thread above.
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Observing the images inside the plane, I have the following comment
The plane is from Latam Peru but has a Chilean registration, un A320 Neo
A modern aircraft is used, relatively new for domestic routes. However in Ecuador for the Guayaquil route – Santiago uses a small and uncomfortable A319, I have traveled twice lately where even connecting to entertainment is not always possible.
Why are more modern aircraft not used in Ecuador??
Jimmy
The Airbus A320neo will arrive in Ecuador sooner or later, since the A319 will be leaving the LATAM fleet in the medium term, You just have to understand the importance of each of the markets and the optimal aircraft to serve each reality.
Good morning
I have followed the topic and there are already first indications of the following
1 The ground tower authorized the pilot to go to the tower that controls the takeoff, At the same time, he authorized the firefighters to start a drill, but indicated to stay 90 meters from the axis of the runway
2 LAP staff at a press conference indicated that the trucks were authorized to reach a taxiway parallel to the runway and separated at least 90 meters of runway axis
Everything would point to human error unfortunately
JIMMY
So it seems, they confused the taxiway with the runway. Equal, Let's wait for the investigation to know more details.
It's really a shame this happened., much of the responsibility of air traffic controllers for allowing emergency vehicles when there are operations and take-off procedures. There will be people removed from their positions and prison for responsibility for the death of firefighters….
Luckily there were no more deaths inside the plane or injuries.…. Additionally, it is sad that it is the first total loss of an Airbus A320 Neo. This one had more than 4 years of being manufactured.
Let's wait for the investigation,only then will we know what really happened.
And how do you know it's not a runway foray?? Namely, who have entered without authorization.
blame the drivers, or nobody, when the investigation is still ongoing it seems premature and irresponsible to me.
All the best
it is so, always better to wait for the investigation, it's all assumption right now.