Plane Crash in Brazil Kills 62
- A plane crash near São Paulo, Brazil, has resulted in the deaths of 62 individuals onboard.
- Officials are investigating the potential causes and have stated that only one property was damaged, with no injuries reported to residents.
- This tragic incident has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region.
A tragic plane crash occurred on Friday in Vinhedo, São Paulo, claiming the lives of all 62 individuals on board, including 57 passengers and 4 crew members. The Voepass ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop was en route to São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport when it fell from an altitude of 17,000 feet, crashing into a gated residential community. Fortunately, local residents reported no injuries, although one home sustained damage. Brazilian authorities, including the federal police, have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on the aircraft's black boxes to determine the cause of the crash. Initial assessments by aviation experts suggest that the plane likely stalled before entering a spin, a scenario that can occur due to various factors such as ice accumulation on wings, engine failure, or pilot error. Flight tracker data indicated an active warning for severe icing at altitudes between 12,000 and 21,000 feet, raising concerns about the aircraft's conditions prior to the crash. Eyewitness accounts describe the plane spinning out of control before impact, with video footage showing smoke and flames emanating from the wreckage. Marcelo Moura, director of operations for Voepass, stated that while icing was forecasted, it was deemed within acceptable limits for the aircraft, which is certified to operate in severe icing conditions. The aircraft manufacturer, ATR, has expressed its commitment to supporting the investigation and assisting the affected families. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on uncovering the precise factors that led to this devastating accident.