Fatal Accident in Campinas, Brazil: Varig Flight 254

Varig Flight 254 Disaster (July 13, 2007)

A Boeing 737-800 operated by Varig Brazilian Airlines crashed while landing at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport during heavy rain. The aircraft overshot the runway, skidded off, and caught fire.

• Route: Porto Alegre → São Paulo
• Fatalities: 199 of 200 on board
• Cause: Weather and pilot error factors

This remains one of Brazil's deadliest aviation accidents.