A devastating plane crash occurred outside São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday afternoon, resulting in the loss of 61 lives. The passenger plane, an ATR 72-500, was operated by Voepass and was en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos when it suddenly dropped 17,000 feet in just one minute before crashing.
Dramatic footage of the crash circulated on social media, showing the plane’s fall and its destroyed fuselage in flames on the ground. The crash occurred in a residential area, but fortunately, no one on the ground was injured.
Voepass released a statement confirming the death of all 61 people on board, including 57 passengers and four crew members. The airline expressed its regret and sympathy for the families of the victims.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, and investigations are underway. Voepass CEO Eduardo Busch stated that the company is waiting for access to communications between the pilot and control tower to understand what happened. The plane’s black boxes will be analyzed to retrieve flight data.
The Brazilian government has declared three days of mourning for the victims. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva interrupted a speech to address the crash and called for a minute of silence to honor the victims.
The crash has sent shockwaves across Brazil, and the aviation industry is in mourning. The incident raises concerns about aviation safety and the need for thorough investigations to determine the cause of such tragedies.
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