Lockheed L-188 Electra crash, Feb 5, 1970, Porto Alegre-S...
Lockheed L-188 Electra accident on February 5, 1970 near Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: February 5, 1970
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-188 Electra
- Location: Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On final approach to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport the VARIG Electra was too low, and its right main landing gear struck an obstacle and was torn off. The airplane slid partly on its belly after touchdown, and all 51 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.