No fatalities

1961-10-14: Douglas DC-7 (PP-PDL) — Panair do Brasil — Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Brazil

Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On October 14, 1961, a Douglas DC-7 (registration PP-PDL) operated by Panair do Brasil was involved in an aviation accident near Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The primary hydraulic system failed in flight, causing a major hydraulic leak. Upon landing, the reverse thrust and braking systems were partially inoperative. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781245377Data APIEditorial standards

After a hydraulic system failure in flight, the aircraft landed normally but veered off the runway when reverse thrust was applied, resulting in undercarriage shear-off and substantial damage. No injuries occurred.

Incident Overview

Approximately one hour after departing from Manaus-Ponta Pelada Airport, the captain notified air traffic control that the primary hydraulic system had failed. Despite this, the flight continued and the crew was able to complete a normal landing at Belém-Val de Cans Airport.

Loss of Control

Following touchdown, when the reverse thrust systems were activated, the crew lost directional control of the aircraft. The airplane veered to the right, departing the runway surface. Upon contacting soft ground, the undercarriage were sheared off, and the aircraft came to rest in a ravine.

Outcome

The aircraft sustained damage beyond economical repair. There were no injuries among the occupants.

Official Probable Cause

The primary hydraulic system failed in flight, causing a major hydraulic leak. Upon landing, the reverse thrust and braking systems were partially inoperative.