PP-PDC

On January 26, 1961 at 11:00 AM, PP-PDC experienced a crash involving Lockheed L-049 Constellation, operated by Panair do Brasil, with the event recorded near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Minas Gerais.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

59 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 59 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 53, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Following a wrong approach configuration, the four engine aircraft christened 'Domingos Dias Prado' landed too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and eventually crashed into a ravine. All 59 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration PP-PDC, MSN 2056, year of manufacture 1946.