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Aircraft Deviates from Centerline and Veers Off Runway at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (PT-LCF)

Uberlândia, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On January 27, 1987, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration PT-LCF) operated by Brasil Central - Linha Aérea Regional was involved in an aviation accident near Uberlândia, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

After landing at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport, an aircraft deviated right, struck runway lights, and veered off the runway. Both pilots escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Following a landing at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline to the right. The flight crew attempted to correct the deviation, but the right main landing gear struck runway lights and was torn off during the impact. As a result, the aircraft became out of control, executed a 90-degree turn to the right, and subsequently veered off the runway before coming to rest. Both pilots escaped the incident uninjured. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or a definitive cause for the deviation.

Frequently asked questions

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

After landing at Varginha-Major-Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport, an aircraft deviated right, struck runway lights, and veered off the runway. Both pilots escaped uninjured.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

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