Runway excursion at São Paulo-Congonhas

No fatalities • São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway overrun following touchdown at São Paulo-Congonhas, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no fatalities.

What happened

During an arrival at São Paulo-Congonhas, the aircraft experienced significant issues with deceleration immediately after making contact with the runway. As the plane failed to slow down sufficiently, it exited the paved surface and overran the runway. During this excursion, the aircraft sustained damage to its undercarriage before eventually coming to a stop several dozen yards past the end of the runway.

There were no fatalities during the incident. All three crew members on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. While the occupants escaped safely, the aircraft was declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the overrun.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the flight crew did not adhere to established landing procedures. Specifically, the crew failed to utilize the full range of available braking systems following touchdown. Additionally, a lack of coordination among the crew members was noted as a contributing element to the failure to decelerate properly.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the crew's failure to follow standard landing procedures and an ineffective use of all available braking systems.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-12-18 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil?

An aircraft experienced a runway overrun following touchdown at São Paulo-Congonhas, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-12-18 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-12-18 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration PP-VCT, operated by VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense, at São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the crew's failure to follow standard landing procedures and an ineffective use of all available braking systems.

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