Pilot's Skill Prevents Disaster: Plane Lands Safely After Mid-Air Emergency

Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Campinas After Landing Gear Malfunction An Air King aircraft encountered a serious incident on Thursday evening, May 29, 2025, while approaching São Paulo. A landing gear malfunction forced the pilot, Commander Hamilton, to take immediate action. In an exclusive interview with SBT News, Commander Hamilton recounted the events: "It was a very big scare. The plane was supposed to land at Campo de Marte, but due to the malfunction, we had to make an emergency landing." To ensure a safe landing, the pilot executed a controlled fuel-burning maneuver, circling over the city to reduce weight. This procedure, while necessary, caused some alarm among residents below. The aircraft ultimately landed safely at the Jundiaí airport in the São Paulo interior. Commander Hamilton explained that the malfunction was not immediately apparent, only discovered after lowering the landing gear. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges and critical decisions faced by pilots in emergency situations.