ASN Aircraft accident Curtiss C-46 Super C PP-VCT São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH)
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Date:Sunday 18 December 1960
Type:Silhouette image of generic C46 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Curtiss C-46 Super C
Operator:Varig
Registration: PP-VCT
MSN: 260
First flight: 1945
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH) (   Brazil)
Phase: Landing (LDG)
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:?
Destination airport:São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH/SBSP), Brazil
Narrative:
The C-46 overran the Congonhas Airport runway 15 on landing.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "1) Incorrect IFR procedure. 2) Incorrect use of brakes."

Classification:
Runway excursion

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