GOL Cargo Boeing 737 Overruns Runway During Heavy Rain in Salvador

A GOLLOG Boeing 737-800BCF freighter, registration PS-GFC, overran the end of Runway 17 during landing at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport in Salvador, Brazil, on May 9, 2026. The cargo flight, designated G39618, encountered heavy rain conditions during arrival, leading to the runway excursion.

No injuries were reported among crew members, and there has been no report of serious structural damage to the aircraft. Brazilian aviation authorities are investigating the circumstances of the overrun, examining weather conditions and runway status at the time of landing.

Runway excursions remain a significant safety concern for commercial aircraft, particularly during contaminated runway conditions. The incident highlights ongoing challenges pilots face during the landing phase in adverse weather, though the Salvador event resulted in no casualties.