Incident Overview
A four-engine aircraft, completing a flight from Brasília to Rio de Janeiro, experienced a right main gear collapse during landing at Santos Dumont Airport. The aircraft was transporting a delegation of the Brazilian government, including President Arturo da Costa e Silva. Upon touchdown, the right main gear failed, causing the aircraft to sink onto its belly. It slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames.
Occupants and Damage
All 18 occupants on board escaped the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft sustained severe damage and was considered beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be failure of the right main gear upon landing.