Carnage in Sao Paulo (TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402)
Mayday · Season 15 · Episode 7
On 31 October 1996, TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402 crashes seconds after takeoff from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport into a heavily populated residential area, killing all 96 people on board and 3 on the ground. The crash was attributed to the uncommanded deployment of a faulty thrust reverser on the right engine.
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Season
15
Episode
7
Air Date
15/Feb/2016
Air Time
19:30
Runtime
45 min
Overview
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On 31 October 1996, TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402 crashes seconds after takeoff from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport into a heavily populated residential area, killing all 96 people on board and 3 on the ground. The crash was attributed to the uncommanded deployment of a faulty thrust reverser on the right engine.
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