CS-TBR (20972/1096) This 727 crashed with 131 fatalities on a flight from Lisbon to Funchal on November 19, 1977. The first NDB approach to Funchal's runway 24 was discontinued at the 'MAD' NDB because the crew hadn't established visual contact with the runway. Heavy rainshowers were reported, but the flight crew reported seeing the runway lights when over the 'MAD' NDB for the second time. The aircraft touched down 2000 feet past the threshold with just 3000 feet runway length remaining. The Boeing overran and plunged over a steep bank, bursting into flames.
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