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Runway excursion during training flight at Santos Dumont Airport (PP-SRM)

Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On October 31, 1966, a Vickers Viscount (registration PP-SRM) operated by VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo was involved in an aviation accident near Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance following touchdown. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft failed to stop after landing during a local training mission, resulting in a runway overrun at Rio de Janeiro.

What happened

During a routine local training operation at Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, a four-engine airplane experienced a runway excursion. Following the touchdown on the runway, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available remaining distance. This lack of stopping power caused the plane to overrun the runway limits.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no casualties reported among the personnel on board. The three crew members involved in the flight escaped the incident without any injuries.

Findings

  • The aircraft failed to come to a halt before the end of the runway.
  • The impact and subsequent excursion resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance following touchdown.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Oct 1966 Vickers Viscount accident near Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont, Brazil?

A four-engine aircraft failed to stop after landing during a local training mission, resulting in a runway overrun at Rio de Janeiro.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Oct 1966 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Oct 1966 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration PP-SRM, operated by VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo, at Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance following touchdown.

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