The plane carrying President of the Republic and candidate for re-election Jair Bolsonaro (PL) dived this Friday afternoon (23) at Pampulha Airport in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Action was necessary because another aircraft had hit the bird and the runway was impractical.

Embraer C-99 with Bolsonaro launched at MG – Photo: Agência Aérea/Sgt Rez/Disclosure/ND

Bolsonaro was on an Embraer C-99 aircraft belonging to FAB (Brazilian Air Force), which, after aborted approach, made another overflight in Belo Horizonte, according to the Estado de Minas portal. Landing took place 15 minutes later than scheduled. Two other planes also went ahead.

Prior to the event, the presidential candidate carried out his campaign in the Midwestern city of Divinopolis in the state of Minas Gerais. Planalto did not comment on the situation.

Source: Ndmais