What happened
On February 14, 1997, a Boeing 737-2C3 aircraft operated by the Brazilian airline Varig was involved in an aviation accident. The event took place in the vicinity of Carajás Airport, located in the state of Pará, Brazil (airport code CKS). While specific operational details regarding the flight phase or mechanical failure are not provided in the available records, the incident is documented as a significant safety occurrence involving this specific aircraft type and operator.
Investigation
The incident is recorded within broader aviation safety datasets that track historical aircraft accidents. These databases serve to help researchers analyze safety trends across different eras of flight. However, the specific findings from primary investigative sources regarding the exact sequence of events or technical failures are not detailed in the current source material.
Findings
The immediate outcome of the accident was the loss of one life. No other casualty figures are specified in the available documentation. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-2C3, and the operator was Varig. The location of the incident remains a key factor in the historical record of aviation safety in this region.