The Boeing 707 crashed into a heavily populated slum in Guarulhos 2 kilometres (1.2 mi; 1.1 nmi) from the runway.

[4] It was subsequently operated by Aer Lingus, EI AI and British Caledonian before being sold to Transbrasil.

[1] The aircraft was carrying over 15,000 litres (3,300 imp gal; 4,000 US gal) of jet fuel at the time of impact, which caught fire immediately, resulting in the death of all 3 crew members on board and 22 civilians in the slums along with over 200 injured.

[2] The aircraft was loaded with 26 tonnes (26,000 kg; 57,000 lb) of television sets and toys from the Manaus Free Trade Zone, all of which were destroyed.

[7] The investigation carried out by the Department of Civil Aviation at the time indicated that the accident was caused by human error.