Aircraft overrun at Campinas-Viracopos Airport

No fatalities • Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing at Viracopos Airport, resulting in an excursion from the runway and significant damage to the aircraft.

What happened

Following its arrival at Campinas-Viracopos Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance during the landing roll. The aircraft was unable to decelerate within the available runway length, leading to an excursion. The plane overran the end of the paved surface and came to a halt several dozen meters beyond the runway threshold.

While the incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported. Both members of the flight crew managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-08-23 Learjet 24 accident near Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil?

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing at Viracopos Airport, resulting in an excursion from the runway and significant damage to the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-08-23 Learjet 24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-08-23 involved a Learjet 24, registration PT-DZU, operated by Líder Taxi Aéreo, at Campinas-Viracopos, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun.

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