Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 26 September 1976
Aircraft Type: Learjet 25C
Owner/operator: Serv-Jet
Registration Number: PT-IBR
Location: 1,5 km NW of S?o Paulo-Viracopos Airport, SP (VCP) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Investigating Agency: CENIPACENIPA
Category: Accident
A Learjet aircraft deviated from S?o Paulo-Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Viracopos (VCP) due to low visibility conditions. During an instrument approach to runway 14, the aircraft struck trees, resulting in a crash short of the runway. The incident occurred with a height of 1500 meters.A Learjet aircraft deviated from S?o Paulo-Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Viracopos (VCP) due to low visibility conditions. During an instrument approach to runway 14, the aircraft struck trees, resulting in a crash short of the runway. The incident occurred with a height of 1500 meters.
Description
The Learjet diverted from S?o Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH) to Viracopos (VCP) because the airport was closed due to low visibility conditions. The airplane struck trees during an instrument approach to runway 14 in heavy rain. Crashed 1500 m short of the runway.
Primary Cause
Low visibility conditions during an instrument approach.Low visibility conditions during an instrument approach.Share on:
