Incident Overview
Date: Friday 21 June 1963
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando
Owner/operator: Varig
Registration Number: PP-NBP
Location: Brasilia International Airport, DF (BSB) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: WingWing
Category: Accident
The aircraft sustained significant damage during landing, rendering it irreparable.The aircraft sustained significant damage during landing, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair on landing.
Primary Cause
Landing conditions ? potentially excessive turbulence or adverse weather ? resulted in structural damage to the wing.Landing conditions ? potentially excessive turbulence or adverse weather ? resulted in structural damage to the wing.Share on:
