TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402, Aviation accident in Brazil
TAM Flight 402 was a tragic flight that ended shortly after takeoff.
In 1996, TAM Transportes Aéreos Regionais Flight 402 crashed into a densely populated area of São Paulo.
The accident highlighted the tension between growing air traffic and urban sprawl in large cities.
Stricter regulations were implemented for Brazilian airlines following the incident.
Flight 402's crash led to changes in Fokker 100 operating procedures worldwide.
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