ASN Aircraft accident Boeing 707-341C PP-VJT Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO)
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Date:Thursday 11 June 1981
Type:Silhouette image of generic B703 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Boeing 707-341C
Operator:Varig
Registration: PP-VJT
MSN: 19322/561
First flight: 1967
Engines: 4 Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3B
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO) (   Brazil)
Phase: Landing (LDG)
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:?
Destination airport:Manaus-Eduardo Gomes International Airport, AM (MAO/SBEG), Brazil
Narrative:
Aquaplaned after touchdown at 148 knots. The Boeing struck runway edge lights, causing the right main gear to collapse.

Accident investigation:

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Investigating agency: CENIPA Brazil
Status: Investigation completed
Accident number: final report
Download report: Final report


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photo of Boeing-707-341C-PP-VJT
accident date: 11-06-1981
type: Boeing 707-341C
registration: PP-VJT
 
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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