Runway 35L Disaster: Brazil's Deadliest Landing ✈️
TAM Flight 3054's fatal landing on Brazil's wet runway 35L at Congonhas Airport, causing 199 fatalities in one of the deadliest air disasters.

Mayday: Air Disaster
270.6K views • Jan 10, 2026

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TAM Flight 3054 attempts landing on Brazil's notorious runway 35L at Congonhas Airport. With one thrust reverser failed and wet conditions, 199 lives are lost in the deadliest crash in South American history.
00:00:00 TAM Flight 3054 Approaches Congonhas Airport
00:10:33 Crash Site Investigation Begins in Sao Paulo
00:20:04 Runway Surface and Grooving Issues Discovered
00:28:54 Human Factors Team Analyzes Crew Behavior
00:37:20 Old Landing Procedure Led to Fatal Error
00:47:02 West Caribbean Flight 708 Takes Off Late
00:56:42 Search for Missing Venezuelan Crash Site Begins
01:05:25 Black Box Reveals Stall During High Altitude
01:13:45 Anti-Icing System Reduced Critical Engine Thrust
01:21:42 Crew Communication Breakdown Sealed Their Fate
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00:00:00 TAM Flight 3054 Approaches Congonhas Airport
00:10:33 Crash Site Investigation Begins in Sao Paulo
00:20:04 Runway Surface and Grooving Issues Discovered
00:28:54 Human Factors Team Analyzes Crew Behavior
00:37:20 Old Landing Procedure Led to Fatal Error
00:47:02 West Caribbean Flight 708 Takes Off Late
00:56:42 Search for Missing Venezuelan Crash Site Begins
01:05:25 Black Box Reveals Stall During High Altitude
01:13:45 Anti-Icing System Reduced Critical Engine Thrust
01:21:42 Crew Communication Breakdown Sealed Their Fate
Welcome to Mayday: Air Disaster! This riveting series delves into the world's most catastrophic aviation accidents, uncovering the causes and consequences of each tragic event. Through expert analysis, compelling reenactments, and survivor testimonies, we explore how and why these disasters occurred. Join us as we investigate the crucial lessons learned from these incidents, aiming to make the skies safer for everyone.
✈️ Fascinated by aviation mysteries? Subscribe to Mayday Air Disaster for gripping air crash investigations, expert analyses, and the relentless pursuit of answers. 💥🔍
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeRxxz9ByOqdd8A-0iF_Idg?sub_confirmation=1
#MaydayAirDisaster #AirDisasters #AirCrash
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Jan 10, 2026
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