An ATR 72-500 plane operated by Voepass Linhas Aéreas crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil, on August 9, 2024, killing all 62 people aboard. Authorities are investigating the cause of the disaster as the nation mourns this tragic loss.
Vinhedo, Brazil – On August 9, 2024, a plane operated by Voepass Linhas Aéreas crashed in a residential area of Vinhedo, São Paulo state, resulting in the presumed deaths of all 62 people on board. The aircraft, an ATR 72-500 turboprop, was en route from Cascavel in Paraná state to Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo when the tragedy occurred.
The crash happened early in the afternoon, with eyewitnesses reporting that the plane appeared to be spiraling downwards before plummeting behind a cluster of trees. Moments later, a large plume of black smoke was seen rising from the crash site, which was quickly engulfed in flames. Video footage shared on social media captured the final moments of the descent, painting a grim picture of the disaster.
Rescue teams, including firefighters, military police, and civil defense personnel, rushed to the scene, but there was little hope for survivors. The wreckage was scattered across the residential area, and the impact had obliterated much of the plane’s fuselage. Local authorities have cordoned off the area as the investigation into the cause of the crash begins.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, while attending an event in southern Brazil, announced the tragic news and asked for a minute of silence in honor of the victims. "It appears that all passengers and crew aboard have died," he said, expressing his deep condolences to the families affected by the disaster.
Voepass Linhas Aéreas confirmed the incident in a statement but did not provide further details on what might have caused the crash. The plane was listed on flight tracking services as being relatively modern, which raises questions about the circumstances leading up to the crash. Investigators will be looking into all possibilities, including mechanical failure, human error, and weather conditions at the time of the accident.
This incident is one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Brazil in recent years and has sent shockwaves through the nation. The government and airline have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of this tragic event and to prevent future occurrences.
As Brazil mourns the loss of 62 lives, the focus now shifts to supporting the families of the victims and uncovering the details that led to this heartbreaking disaster.
-Stay tuned for updates.
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