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Carnage in Sao Paulo (TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402)

Feb 15, 201645mRating 8.0

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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Carnage in Sao Paulo (TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402)

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