VASP Flight 168, Aviation accident in Brazil
VASP Flight 168 was a commercial flight that met a tragic end.
On June 8, 1982, the Boeing 727-212A crashed into the Serra da Aratanha.
The accident is remembered as one of the worst in Brazilian aviation history.
Safety measures in aviation were scrutinized and improved following the incident.
The flight's ill-fated journey from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza remains a cautionary tale.
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-3.78111,-38.87190
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August 31, 2026 12:26
