Runway excursion involving aircraft at Belém-Val de Cans Airport

No fatalities • Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Belém-Val de Cans Airport following an in-flight hydraulic failure, resulting in the plane veering off the runway.

What happened

Approximately one hour after departing from Manaus-Ponta Pelacy Airport, the pilot notified air traffic control regarding a malfunction in the primary hydraulic system. Despite this mechanical issue, the flight proceeded to its destination at Belém-Val de Cans Airport, where the crew successfully executed a standard landing.

However, during the landing roll, the application of reverse thrust led to a loss of directional control. The aircraft drifted toward the right side of the runway and exited the paved surface. As the plane moved onto soft terrain, the landing gear was torn from the airframe, causing the vessel to come to a stop in a nearby ravine. There were no injuries reported among those on board, though the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Investigations determined that a failure within the primary hydraulic system during the flight resulted in a significant hydraulic leak. This malfunction left the braking and reverse thrust systems only partially functional, which contributed to the inability to maintain the runway centerline during the landing phase.

Probable cause

A major leak in the primary hydraulic system caused partial loss of braking and reverse thrust functionality during landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-10-14 Douglas DC-7 accident near Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Brazil?

An aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Belém-Val de Cans Airport following an in-flight hydraulic failure, resulting in the plane veering off the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-10-14 Douglas DC-7 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1961-10-14 involved a Douglas DC-7, registration PP-PDL, operated by Panair do Brasil, at Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A major leak in the primary hydraulic system caused partial loss of braking and reverse thrust functionality during landing.

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