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TAM Airlines Flight 3054 Crash at Congonhas Airport (PR-MBK)

São Paulo-Congonhas, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On July 17, 2007, an Airbus A320 (registration PR-MBK) operated by TAM Brasil - Taxi Aéreo Marilia - Transportes Aéreos Regionais was involved in an aviation accident near São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil during landing or approach. 199 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Human factors, including training deficiencies, cockpit coordination issues, and undetermined factors such as the pilot's headache, possible use of an outdated procedure, and environmental influences. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
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On 17 July 2007, an Airbus A320 (PR-MBK) operating as TAM Airlines Flight 3054 crashed into a building and fuel station after landing at Congonhas Airport, São Paulo, killing all 187 on board and 12 people on the ground.

Flight Details and Departure On 17 July 2007, at 17:19 local time (20:19 UTC), an Airbus A320 with registration PR-MBK, operating as TAM Airlines Flight JJ3054, departed from Porto Alegre (SBPA) bound for Congonhas Airport (SBSP) in São Paulo. The aircraft carried 187 people: six active crew members, 181 passengers (including 2 infants), and 5 extra crew members not on duty. The flight operated with the number 2 engine reverser deactivated in accordance with the Minimum Equipment List (MEL). Adverse weather along the route and at the destination required several deviations, but the flight proceeded within expected routine until landing. Crews that had landed earlier reported that the active runway at Congonhas (35L) was wet and slippery.

Probable cause

Human factors, including training deficiencies, cockpit coordination issues, and undetermined factors such as the pilot's headache, possible use of an outdated procedure, and environmental influences.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jul 2007 Airbus A320 accident near São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil?

On 17 July 2007, an Airbus A320 (PR-MBK) operating as TAM Airlines Flight 3054 crashed into a building and fuel station after landing at Congonhas Airport, São Paulo, killing all 187 on board and 12 people on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 2007 Airbus A320 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 199 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 2007 involved an Airbus A320, registration PR-MBK, operated by TAM Brasil - Taxi Aéreo Marilia - Transportes Aéreos Regionais, at São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Human factors, including training deficiencies, cockpit coordination issues, and undetermined factors such as the pilot's headache, possible use of an outdated procedure, and environmental influences.

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