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The Cumbica Incident: A Cautionary Tale of Air Travel Miscommunication
In January 1986, a Boeing 737 from VASP was set to take off from São Paulo's Cumbica Airport (now known as Guarulhos International Airport) for a routine flight to Confins, Minas Gerais. However, this seemingly ordinary flight would be marked by tragedy, with events unraveling over the span of just 20 seconds. This incident serves as a stark reminder of how crucial clear communication is in the world of aviation.