Runway excursion at Belo Horizonte-Tancredo Neves-Confins Airport

No fatalities • Belo Horizonte-Tancredo Neves-Confins, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A three-engine aircraft veered off the runway at Belo Horizonte-Tancredo Neves-Confins Airport following touchdown, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During an arrival at Belo Horizonte-Tancredo Neves-Confins Airport, a three-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately following touchdown on runway 16. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it began to veer off the paved surface at a high rate of speed. During the excursion, the aircraft's landing gear was stripped from the airframe.

The aircraft eventually came to a stop after departing the runway. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities among the occupants. All three crew members on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, as it was deemed beyond repair. The primary factor in the excursion was the loss of directional control following the landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway at high speed after touchdown, leading to landing gear separation.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-03-18 Boeing 727-100 accident near Belo Horizonte-Tancredo Neves-Confins, Brazil?

A three-engine aircraft veered off the runway at Belo Horizonte-Tancredo Neves-Confins Airport following touchdown, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-03-18 Boeing 727-100 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-03-18 involved a Boeing 727-100, registration PP-VLV, operated by Varig Log, at Belo Horizonte-Tancredo Neves-Confins, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway at high speed after touchdown, leading to landing gear separation.

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