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Aviation in Brazil is still feeling fallout from midair
The investigation into the causes of the midair between a Gol Boeing 737 and an Embraer Legacy operated by Long Island-based ExcelAire last September 29 is

The investigation into the causes of the midair between a Gol Boeing 737 and an Embraer Legacy operated by Long Island-based ExcelAire last September 29 is likely to continue through the end of the year. Despite the fact that the investigation is not yet complete, a spokesperson for Brazil’s Federal Police said last month that local air traffic controllers will be held partially responsible for the accident, sharing the blame with ExcelAire pilots Joseph Lepore and Jan Paladino, who were accused of endangering air safety.

If the federal police accuse the air traffic controllers, it will be up to the Brazilian military to decide if they will be prosecuted.

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