01 Nov 04

Earlier today (23 Oct 04), while starting her take-off roll on another cargo flight out from Manaus, PP-BSE sustained heavy damage due the RH MLG leg rupturing through the wing This veteran is sadly most probably a write-off, and for those not aware, this particular 707 (was) the record holder for flight hours, with more than 100.000 hours logged. Some images made after the accident, at Manaus: Boeing 707-330C of BETA Cargo  Salvador - International / Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Dois de Julho) (SSA / SBSV) Brazil, March 11, 2003 PP-BSE (cn 19317/557) Ex-Lufthansa D-ABUI, Transbrasil PT-TCM. - a plane that's been in service for 36 years.