- ACCIDENT DETAILS
Date: October 18, 1957
Time: ?
Location: Porto Alegre, Brazil
Operator: Varig
Flight #: ?
Route: Porto Alegre - Sao Paulo
AC Type: Douglas C-47A
Registration: PP-VCS
cn / ln: 19757
Aboard: 2   (passengers:0  crew:2)
Fatalities: 2   (passengers:0  crew:2)
Ground: 0
Summary: During the takeoff roll, the airplane started to skid and deviated from the centerline to the right. Incorrect use of flying controls during the takeoff roll. Possible failure of left engine. Turbulent conditions close to ground.
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