Fatal crash during training maneuvers at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport

3 fatalities • São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

A training flight involving an aircraft performing touch-and-go maneuvers resulted in a fatal crash near Congonhas Airport, causing three deaths.

What happened

During a local training session at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, the crew was performing a series of touch-and-go maneuvers. Shortly after departing the runway and entering the initial climb phase, the aircraft type became uncontrollable. The flight path ended in a crash approximately 7,450 meters from the airport boundaries.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the plane. The accident caused the deaths of both pilots and one person on the ground.

Findings

Investigation into the event revealed that the aircraft was attempting to climb while operating with at least one engine inoperative, and potentially two engines non-functional. The primary factor in the loss of control was insufficient airspeed during the climb under these degraded power conditions. It is suggested that the crew may have miscalculated the performance capabilities and limitations of the aircraft while flying with reduced engine power.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control due to inadequate speed during a climb while operating with one or more engines inoperative.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-09-15 Vickers Viscount accident near São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil?

A training flight involving an aircraft performing touch-and-go maneuvers resulted in a fatal crash near Congonhas Airport, causing three deaths.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-09-15 Vickers Viscount accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1968-09-15 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration PP-SRE, operated by VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo, at São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control due to inadequate speed during a climb while operating with one or more engines inoperative.

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