In a preliminary report released by investigators in Brazil, pilots of a Brazilian passenger plane that crashed last month, killing all 62 people on board, reported a failure in the system to remove ice from the plane. The report added more credibility to the hypothesis that the crash was caused by ice formation on the plane's wings and a malfunctioning de-icing system. Weather reports from the day of the accident predicted ice formation in the region, and audio from the cockpit's voice recorder revealed the pilots' comments on ice accumulation. Despite the investigation still ongoing, the incident has raised concerns about airline safety and the importance of functioning de-icing systems in preventing accidents.
A devastating plane crash in Brazil has claimed the lives of all 62 people onboard. The aircraft, an ATR 72-500, was on its way to Sao Paulo's international airport when it ended up nose-diving in a residential area. Despite this, miraculously, no residents were hurt. The federal police are now investigating the crash and have recovered the black box of the plane as well as the bodies of the victims.
In an emotional interview with a Brazil-based news outlet, Adriano Assis recounted the time he was denied entry to a plane that later crashed in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After waiting for his boarding call and realizing a mix-up had occurred, Assis made his way to the gate, only to be denied entry by a staff member. Initially angry, he later expressed his gratitude after learning about the crash, acknowledging that the staff member had unintentionally saved his life.
A plane crash in Brazil claimed the lives of all 62 passengers on board, including a pilot with 10 years of experience and a father traveling with his young daughter. Victims have been named, such as Captain Danilo Santos Romano, who worked for the Voepass airline and had over 4,500 flight hours logged. Photos from his personal Facebook profile showed his love for sports and his colleagues remembered him as always smiling and willing to help. The crash, which also claimed the lives of a co-pilot and flight attendant, occurred in a residential neighborhood in Vinhedo.
A plane carrying over 60 passengers and crew members crashed near São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, causing shock and devastation in the country. VOEPASS, the airline operating the flight, confirmed that all 61 people on board, including 57 passengers and four crew members, have died. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced the tragic news, urging for a minute of silence at an event in southern Brazil. As authorities and emergency teams arrive at the crash site, an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
A state of mourning has been declared in Brazil after a Voepass airline plane crashed in a residential area of Sao Paulo state, killing all 57 passengers and four crew members on board. In a footage capturing the moments before the crash, the plane can be seen going into a tailspin and plunging towards the earth. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with some pointing to possible icing as a contributing factor. The plane was en route to Sao Paulo's international airport but tragically crashed in Vinhedo.
A commercial plane operated by Voepass airline crashed in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, killing all 57 passengers and 4 crew members on board. The aircraft, an ATR 72-500, was en route from Cascavel to Sao Paulo's Guarulhos international airport when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo. The city government of Valinhos, where the crash occurred, confirmed there were no survivors. Local media footage showed the plane spinning and a large column of smoke rising from the crash site in a residential area. Recovery of the victims' remains and identification process is currently underway.
A plane crash in Brazil's Sao Paulo state has resulted in the loss of 62 lives, as a plane carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members crashed in a residential area on Friday. The airline confirmed that the aircraft was en route to Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, while President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his condolences and shared that it appeared that all on board had passed away. The plane departed from Cascavel and crashed around 90 minutes later, leaving behind a large area on fire and smoke billowing from the site.