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BREAKING A Boeing 777-300 was forced to make an evasive maneuver to avoid a hot air-balloon

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Last updated: July 4, 2022, 08:53 UTC
Published: Monday, July 4, 2022, at 15:45 UTC
Category: Emergency
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors
Credit: Rafael Freitas
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A Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300 was forced to make an evasive maneuver to avoid a hot air-balloon on final approach to Sao Paulo.

The flight #QR779 from Doha to São Paulo, Brazil was forced to make an evasive maneuver on final approach when an unmanned hot air-balloon drifted into the flight path.

Earlier today, a Boeing 777 of Qatar Airways (Reg. A7-BEV), avoided a small balloon while on final approach to Guarulhos Airport, in São Paulo, #Brazil. The jetliner was able to land without any problems. (Photo by Rafael Freitas.) pic.twitter.com/Hi4w4Z7Qou

— The Latin American Aviation Historical Society (@The_LAAHS) July 4, 2022

The Boeing 777-300 (reg. A7-BEV) landed safely.

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