| Date: | Friday 18 October 1957 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) |
| Owner/operator: | Varig |
| Registration: | PP-VCS |
| MSN: | 19757 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1944 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, RS (POA) -
 Brazil
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport, RS (POA/SBPA) |
| São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, SP (CGH/SBSP) |
The DC-3 drifted to the right during takeoff. When the drift became excessive, the pilot tried to lift off at a too low speed. The aircraft touched the ground again past the runway but rebounded and flew on. To avoid striking a hill, a left hand turn was executed during which the left wing struck the roof of a house. The aircraft crashed.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "1) Incorrect use of flying controls during takeoff roll; 2) Possible failure of port engine; 3) Turbulent conditions close to ground."
Sources:
Folha da Manhã 19-10-1957 p.2
Aerolex
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