No fatalities

Runway Excursion at Campinas-Viracopos Airport (PP-SDS)

Campinas-Viracopos, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On January 4, 1977, a BAc 111 (registration PP-SDS) operated by Transbrasil was involved in an aviation accident near Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off runway 32 at Campinas-Viracopos Airport after a tire burst during a heavy rain approach. All 43 occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred at Campinas-Viracopos Airport. The aircraft was on approach in heavy rain when it touched down on runway 32. ## Sequence of Events Following the landing, a tire burst. The aircraft subsequently went out of control and veered off the runway to the left. It came to rest on muddy ground approximately 360 meters from the runway. ## Occupant Safety and Aircraft Condition All 43 occupants on board were evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jan 1977 BAc 111 accident near Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil?

An aircraft veered off runway 32 at Campinas-Viracopos Airport after a tire burst during a heavy rain approach. All 43 occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 1977 BAc 111 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 1977 involved a BAc 111, registration PP-SDS, operated by Transbrasil, at Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil.