Fatal aircraft accident near Campinas-Viracopos Airport

52 fatalities • Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a eucalyptus forest shortly after departing from Campinas-Viracopos Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 52 people on board.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Campinas-Viracopos Airport, an aircraft entered a stall and collided with trees at an altitude of approximately 100 meters. The accident occurred less than two minutes following takeoff. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft completely. There were 52 fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

Official investigations by the Argentine government identified that the flight was being conducted in weather conditions that necessitated Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), yet the crew failed to operate under these required procedures. Additionally, the aircraft did not follow the established climb procedure for its specific model. The investigation also noted a lack of supervision and vigilance by the pilot-in-command, particularly regarding the potential lack of proper briefing or oversight if the co-pilot was undergoing flight instruction at the time of the incident.

Probable cause

The accident resulted from a failure to adhere to IFR procedures during a night takeoff and a failure to follow standard climb protocols.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-11-23 De Havilland DH.106 Comet accident near Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed into a eucalyptus forest shortly after departing from Campinas-Viracopos Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 52 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-11-23 De Havilland DH.106 Comet accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 52 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1961-11-23 involved a De Havilland DH.106 Comet, registration LV-AHR, operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, at Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident resulted from a failure to adhere to IFR procedures during a night takeoff and a failure to follow standard climb protocols.

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