3 fatalities

Training Flight Crashes After Takeoff from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport (PP-SRE)

São Paulo-Congonhas, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On September 15, 1968, a Vickers Viscount (registration PP-SRE) operated by VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo was involved in an aviation accident near São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control due to insufficient speed while climbing with one or two engines inoperative. It is believed the crew may have overestimated the aircraft's capabilities and performance. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport crashed during initial climb, killing both pilots and one person on the ground. The aircraft was destroyed 7,450 meters from the airport.

Accident Details

The crew was engaged in a local training flight at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport and was completing touch-and-go manoeuvres. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a district located 7,450 meters from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed. Both pilots were killed, as well as one person on the ground. At the time of the accident, the crew was climbing with one engine inoperative, possibly two.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was loss of control due to insufficient speed while climbing with one or two engines inoperative. It is believed the crew may have overestimated the aircraft's capabilities and performance.