Boeing 707 crash, Jun 9, 1973 (2 killed), Rio de Janeiro-...
Boeing 707 accident on June 9, 1973 near Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 2 fatalities.
- Date: June 9, 1973
- Aircraft: Boeing 707
- Location: Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A VARIG Boeing 707 cargo flight crashed into the sea while on final approach to Rio de Janeiro Galeao on 9 June 1973. Two of the four crew were killed and two were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.