Aircraft overrun at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport

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

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, resulting in an excursion into an embankment.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. The plane continued past the paved surface and exited the airfield, eventually coming to a stop at the bottom of an embankment.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no injuries reported among the three crew members on board.

Findings

Preliminary reports indicate that the incident was caused by the crew performing a long landing, which left insufficient runway remaining for the aircraft to come to a complete stop.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway because the crew landed too far down the runway, leaving inadequate distance for braking.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-08-08 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, resulting in an excursion into an embankment.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-08-08 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-08-08 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration N74176, operated by Pan American World Airways - PAA, at São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft overran the runway because the crew landed too far down the runway, leaving inadequate distance for braking.

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