Introduction
On February 12, 2025, a serious incident occurred at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão – Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport (SBGL) involving a Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, registration PS-GPP. The event was classified as a runway incursion and an air traffic management/communication, navigation or surveillance service occurrence.
Occurrence Details
During operations at SBGL, the aircraft was cleared for takeoff from runway 10. At the same time, a night-lighting maintenance vehicle was still on the runway. The collision happened while the aircraft was in its takeoff roll.
Aircraft and Vehicle Information
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration PS-GPP. It sustained minor damage. The night-lighting maintenance vehicle was destroyed.
Injuries and Damage
The crew and passengers on board the aircraft were unharmed. The vehicle's occupants sustained minor injuries. No further details regarding injuries or fatalities were provided in the source.
Investigation
The investigation was conducted by the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA). As the aircraft was designed and manufactured in the United States, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) appointed an Accredited Representative to participate in the investigation. The report classified the occurrence as a serious incident, but no probable cause was explicitly stated in the synopsis. Contributing factors and further analysis were detailed in the full report, but are not reproduced here to adhere to grounding rules.