Incident Overview
Date: Friday 29 November 1974
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
Owner/operator: Varig
Registration Number: PP-VMB
Location: Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, RJ (SBGL) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Air stairsAir stairs
Category: Accident
A passenger fell from the air stairs during the embarkation process, resulting in serious injuries.A passenger fell from the air stairs during the embarkation process, resulting in serious injuries.
Description
During the embarkation process a passenger fell from the air stairs, suffering serious injuries.
Primary Cause
Unstable footing on the air stairs during the embarkation process.Unstable footing on the air stairs during the embarkation process.Share on:
