No fatalities

1987-04-11: Boeing 707 (PT-TCO) — Transbrasil — Manaus-Eduardo Gomes, Brazil

Manaus-Eduardo Gomes, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On April 11, 1987, a Boeing 707 (registration PT-TCO) operated by Transbrasil was involved in an aviation accident near Manaus-Eduardo Gomes, 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.

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Boeing 707
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An aircraft landed to the right of the runway centerline at Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport in heavy rain, causing the right main gear to collapse after hitting runway lights and an electric box. All seven occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview

An aircraft on approach to Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to heavy rainfall. During the final approach, the flight crew did not notice that the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway centerline.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft touched down to the right of the centerline. Upon landing, the right main landing gear struck runway lights and an electric box, causing the gear to collapse. The aircraft then slid for several hundred meters before coming to a stop.

Occupant Status

All seven occupants on board evacuated the aircraft without any injuries.

Context

The approach and landing occurred in adverse weather, which reduced visibility. The incident highlights a misalignment on final approach that was not corrected by the crew.