| - | ACCIDENT DETAILS |
| Date: | November 19, 1977 |
| Time: | 21:48 |
| Location: | Near Funchal, Island of Madeira, Portugal |
| Operator: | TAP (Air Portugal) |
| Flight #: | 425 |
| Route: | Brussels - Funchal |
| AC Type: | Boeing B-727-282 |
| Registration: | CS-TBR |
| cn / ln: | 20972/1096 |
| Aboard: | 164 (passengers:156 crew:8) |
| Fatalities: | 131 (passengers:125 crew:6) |
| Ground: | 0 |
| Summary: | The aircraft landed 1,000 ft. past the aiming point of the runway in heavy rain, overran the runway and plunged off a cliff during a third landing attempt. Hydroplaning, due to poor drainage on the runway. Excessive speed during landing. |
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