Brasilien: Passagerarplan (ATR-72) kraschade - ca 60 döda (2024-08-09)

On Friday, a Voepass passenger plane carrying 62 people crashed in the city of Vinhedo, São Paulo state. The aircraft, an ATR-72 twin-engine turboprop, was on its way from Cascavel to São Paulo when it lost signal and spiraled out of control. Dramatic videos on social media captured the plane descending rapidly before crashing into a residential area.

The crash resulted in a massive fire, with thick black smoke billowing from the wreckage. The plane hit multiple houses, causing significant damage. Emergency services, including the fire brigade, civil defense, and police, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Seven rescue teams were deployed to manage the situation and search for survivors, but local authorities confirmed that there were no survivors.

The cause of the crash remains unknown. Voepass Linhas Aéreas, the airline operating the flight, has not provided any details on the potential reasons for the accident. The Brazilian Air Force and other relevant authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the factors that led to this tragic event.