TAM Linhas Aéreas Flight 402 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Posted by: saopaulo1
S 23° 38.764 W 046° 38.846
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The TAM flight from Congonhas Airport in Sao Paulo to Santos Dumont Airport in Rio crashed on October 31, 1996.
Waymark Code: WM1K75
Location: Brazil
Date Posted: 05/25/2007
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Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the No.2 Engine suffered an uncommanded reverse thrust deployment. The plane crashed hitting 8 house on Rua Luís Orsini de Castro. 96 people died on board, as well as three people on the ground.
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Date of Crash: 10/31/1996
Aircraft Model: Fokker 100
Military or Civilian: Civilian
Tail Number: PT-MRK
Cause of Crash: Mechanical failure
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