4 fatalities

1975-06-17: Avro 748 (PP-VDN) — VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense — Pedro Afonso, Brazil

Pedro Afonso, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On June 17, 1975, an Avro 748 (registration PP-VDN) operated by VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense was involved in an aviation accident near Pedro Afonso, Brazil during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft overran the runway after a high-speed landing in Pedro Afonso, crossed a street, and crashed into a house. Four people were killed, including the copilot, and one crew member was injured; 13 others were unhurt. The aircraft was destroyed.

Incident

Shortly after departing from Pedro Afonso, the flight crew encountered technical problems and decided to return to the airport. During the approach, the aircraft was flown at an excessive speed and touched down far along the runway, approximately 300 meters from the end. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the runway, crossed a street, and collided with a house.

Casualties and Damage

The impact killed a woman and her two children inside the house, as well as the copilot. A second crew member sustained injuries, while 13 other occupants were reported unhurt. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.