Runway excursion Accident Curtiss C-46 Super C PP-VCT,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 333658
 
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Date:Sunday 18 December 1960
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Type:Silhouette image of generic C46 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Curtiss C-46 Super C
Owner/operator:Varig
Registration: PP-VCT
MSN: 260
Year of manufacture:1945
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH) -   Brazil
Phase: Landing
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:
Destination airport:São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH/SBSP)
Narrative:
The C-46 overran the Congonhas Airport runway 15 on landing.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "1) Incorrect IFR procedure. 2) Incorrect use of brakes."

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