Runway excursion at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport

No fatalities • Uberlândia, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway after striking airfield lighting during its landing roll at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport.

What happened

During the landing phase at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport, the aircraft drifted to the right of the runway centerline. As the crew worked to regain control and correct the path, the right main landing gear collided with runway lights. The force of this impact resulted in the gear being detached from the airframe.

Following the loss of the landing gear, the aircraft lost directional stability and performed a 90-degree turn to the right. The plane subsequently exited the runway surface and came to a stop. There were no injuries reported among the two pilots on board following the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft drifted from the established centerline during the landing roll.
  • Impact with runway lighting caused the separation of the right main landing gear.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway after the right main landing gear was torn off by an impact with runway lights.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-01-27 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Uberlândia, Brazil?

An aircraft veered off the runway after striking airfield lighting during its landing roll at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-01-27 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-01-27 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration PT-LCF, operated by Brasil Central - Linha Aérea Regional, at Uberlândia, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway after the right main landing gear was torn off by an impact with runway lights.

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