Aircraft Overrun at São Paulo-Congonhas (PP-VCT)

Incident Overview After landing at São Paulo-Congonhas, the aircraft experienced difficulties in decelerating properly. As a result, it overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest a few dozen yards farther. All three crew members evacuated safely, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the crew failed to follow the published procedure for the landing maneuver and failed to take advantage of all braking systems after landing. A lack of coordination was considered a contributing factor to the incident. ## Safety Implications The incident highlights the importance of adhering to published procedures and utilizing all available braking systems during landing. Coordination among crew members is also critical in ensuring safe operations.