Pilot Audio Reveals Brake Failure Concern Before Safe Emergency Landing at Viracopos

Overview

• The LJ40 aircraft registered PS‑LUC diverted from Sorocaba to Campinas on January 19 and landed at 15:58 after a suspected landing gear brake issue.
• Airport officials reserved the runway at 15:53 under established safety protocols and positioned firefighting teams for the arrival.
• The pilot told controllers they were unsure the brakes would work and reported a normal brake system failure, noting they might need taxi assistance after touchdown.
• The crew reported no hazardous cargo and said only two people were onboard, identified as the tripulants.
• The aircraft landed without incident, no injuries were reported, and Viracopos operations continued without disruption as the jet waited for the area to be cleared.