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Incident That Occurred During a Training of the Brazilian Air Force with F-5 Jets in 1987 Involves the Accidental Fall of Inert Bombs on the City of Formiga, Minas Gerais, Causing Shock and Material Damage, But Without Injuries to the Residents.
In an event that seems more like a movie script than reality, the city of Formiga, Minas Gerais, was the stage for an extraordinary incident involving jets F-5 from the Brazilian Air Force. On Thursday, April 2, 1987, around 11:30 AM, the tranquility of the city was shaken when two F-5 fighters performed low-flying maneuvers over the region, which is part of the pilot training route.
The fighters, belonging to the 1st Fighter Aviation Group and based in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, were over 540 kilometers away from their base, conducting a simulated air attack exercise. During the maneuver, they were to simulate an attack on a local bridge and then quickly leave the area. Equipped with training bombs, which are inert and filled with concrete, the pilots did not anticipate the unfolding of events.
Two Training Bombs Accidentally Detached from the Brazilian Air Force F-5 Jets, Falling in the Exhibition Park
Around 11:45 AM, the sound of something falling was followed by a deafening blast. Two training bombs accidentally detached from the F-5 jets, falling in the Exhibition Park and in a central square of Formiga. Fortunately, these bombs did not contain explosives, but the impact created craters seven meters deep and launched pieces of asphalt onto the nearby residences, generating panic among the residents.
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The Incident Caused Not Only Local Uproar, But Also Gained Coverage in International Newspapers and News Reports
The incident caused not only local uproar but also gained coverage in international newspapers and news reports. Initially, it was believed that the city was under attack, leading to speculation and fear. The Brazilian Air Force, after investigations, attributed the incident to a mechanical failure that did not correctly lock the bombs.
Three months after the incident, the Air Force agreed to pay compensation to the municipality of Formiga, used to build the Bomb Square, marking the exact location of one of the impacts. The artifact is displayed in the square, accompanied by a plaque that narrates the event for visitors and tourists.
This peculiar incident with the F-5 jets in Minas Gerais serves as a reminder of the surprises life can bring and the stories that small towns, like Formiga, can tell.
Faltou a foto do artefato
Gosta de ver um artefato né
Reportagem pífia, nem foto colocar. Basta dar um Google.
Mas tem a foto dele ornamentando a praça ué. Queria a foto original de antigamente?
Não tinha antes dele falar, por isso atualizei para a matéria ficar completa. Agradeço a coloboração.
Nós, meros leitores é que agradecemos por sua COLABORAÇÃO, RafaelaFabris.
Agradeço a coloboração.