What happened
An incident occurred at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport involving two vintage propeller-driven aircraft while they were on the ground. A DC-4 was stationary in its parking position when its wing tip was impacted by a moving DC-6, which operated by VARIG and carrying the registration PP-YSI.
Following the collision, an assessment of the wreckage determined that the DC-4 had sustained structural damage so severe that it was classified as a total loss, being declared beyond repair. There were no reported injuries to any personnel during the maneuvering error.
Findings
- The collision took place while the aircraft were in the taxi or parking phase of ground operations.
- The primary cause of the damage was the contact between the wing tip of the stationary aircraft and the moving DC-6.