15 fatalities

1975-02-27: Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (PP-SBE) — VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo — São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil

São Paulo-Congonhas, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On February 27, 1975, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration PP-SBE) operated by VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo was involved in an aviation accident near São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil during takeoff. 15 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine after takeoff for unknown reason. 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.

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Shortly after takeoff from Congonhas Airport, a crew reported right engine trouble and attempted to return. The aircraft lost control and crashed into houses, killing all 15 occupants. No ground casualties occurred.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, an aircraft took off from runway 34 at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport. During the initial climb, the crew reported a problem with the right engine and decided to return for an emergency landing. Shortly thereafter, the airplane went out of control, crashed in flames, and struck several houses in the Campo Belo district near the airport.

Damage and Casualties

The aircraft and four houses were totally destroyed. All 15 occupants on board were killed. There were no victims on the ground.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined the probable cause as failure of the right engine after takeoff for unknown reason.