No fatalities

Four-Engine Aircraft Damaged Beyond Repair After Runway Excursion at Manaus Airport (PP-VJT)

Manaus-Eduardo Gomes, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On June 11, 1981, a Boeing 707 (registration PP-VJT) operated by VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense 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); 8 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards
Boeing 707
Photo: USAF / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

A four-engine airplane deviated right after landing on a wet runway at Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport, striking runway lights and losing its right main gear. The three crew members escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

A four-engine airplane sustained substantial damage after a runway excursion during landing at Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport. The aircraft deviated to the right following touchdown on a wet runway, causing the right main landing gear to strike runway lights. The impact resulted in the separation of the right main gear from the aircraft, which subsequently came to rest. The three crew members on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair.

Landing Conditions

The accident occurred on a wet runway. It was reported that the crew landed at an excessive speed of 148 knots. Heavy rainfall was present at the time of the landing.

Post-Incident Findings

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date have been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and no probable cause has been stated in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jun 1981 Boeing 707 accident near Manaus-Eduardo Gomes, Brazil?

A four-engine airplane deviated right after landing on a wet runway at Manaus-Eduardo Gomes Airport, striking runway lights and losing its right main gear. The three crew members escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jun 1981 Boeing 707 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jun 1981 involved a Boeing 707, registration PP-VJT, operated by VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense, at Manaus-Eduardo Gomes, Brazil.