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Aircraft Crash at Uberlândia Airport (PP-VDQ)

Uberlândia, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On December 14, 1969, an Avro 748 (registration PP-VDQ) operated by VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense was involved in an aviation accident near Uberlândia, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a go-around at 500 feet at Uberlândia Airport, the aircraft banked right, stalled, and crashed in a field 1,400 m short of runway 04. All nine occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft crashed in a field near Uberlândia Airport after the pilot initiated a go-around during final approach. The event occurred when the airplane was at an altitude of 500 feet. The pilot made the decision to abort the landing because the aircraft's position was incorrect. ## Sequence of Events and Impact Immediately after the go-around decision, the airplane banked to the right. The aircraft subsequently stalled and impacted the ground in a field located 1,400 meters short of the threshold of runway 04. The wreckage was discovered 900 meters to the right of the extended centerline of the runway. ## Casualties and Aircraft Condition All nine occupants on board the aircraft sustained injuries. The airplane was destroyed as a result of the crash.

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