Sud Est SE.210-3 Caravelle c/n 15
Historical data / Données historiques:
- First flight as Caravelle 1: 26.11.1959
- Delivered to VARIG on 18.11.1959 as PP-VJD
- Converted to Caravelle III on 1961
- WO after crash at Brasilia 6.9.1961
occupants : 9 crew + 62
passengers = 71; fatalities: 0 crew + 0 passengers = 0 location: Brasilia (Brazil) nature:
phase: Landing
The pilot, who was under conversion
training for the Caravelle III, made a very short approach and a violent
touchdown before reaching the runway. The landing gear was seriously damaged,
and on reaching the runway produced a tendency to swing to the left.
Application of nose gear steering control partially corrected this until the
landing gear collapsed on leaving the runway. A fire erupted, which
destroyed the plane. (source :
http://aviation-safety.net
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