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1978-10-07: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (PT-KVU) — Rico Taxi Aéreo - Rondonia Importaçao e Comercio — Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil

Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On October 7, 1978, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PT-KVU) operated by Rico Taxi Aéreo - Rondonia Importaçao e Comercio was involved in an aviation accident near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The brakes failed after touchdown for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781226064Data APIEditorial standards

After landing, the crew could not stop the aircraft, which overran the runway, went down an embankment, and stopped with its undercarriage torn off. All 19 occupants escaped with minor injuries; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Accident Details

A post-landing incident occurred at Pampulha Airport when the flight crew experienced difficulties in stopping the aircraft after touchdown. The airplane overran the runway, proceeded down an embankment, and came to rest several dozen meters beyond the runway edge. The undercarriage was torn off during the excursion.

Occupants

All 19 persons on board evacuated with minor injuries. No further details about the occupants were provided.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained damage beyond economical repair.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the brakes failed after touchdown for unknown reasons. The cause of the brake failure has not been determined.

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