Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 4 December 1982
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-323B
Owner/operator: Global International Airways
Registration Number: N8434
Location: Brasilia International Airport, DF (BSB) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 57
Component Affected: Left main gearLeft main gear
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Accident
A 707 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a gear breakdown on ILS airspace. The aircraft subsequently landed with significant damage, leading to a complete loss of the aircraft. The flight carried 110 passengers, including journalists covering a U.S. President’s visit to Brazil.A 707 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a gear breakdown on ILS airspace. The aircraft subsequently landed with significant damage, leading to a complete loss of the aircraft. The flight carried 110 passengers, including journalists covering a U.S. President’s visit to Brazil.
Description
The left main gear broke off when the aircaft struck ILS aerials on takeoff. The 707 was damaged beyond repair during the emergency landing. The airplane operated on a charter flight carrying journalists who had covered the visit of U.S. President Reagan to Brazil. Local newspapers suggest there were 110 persons on board.
Primary Cause
Gear failure during takeoff on ILS airspace.Gear failure during takeoff on ILS airspace.Share on:
