A regional turboprop plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, local officials near the crash site said. #BrazilPlaneCrash
A video on social media showed the ATR-made plane spinning out of control before plunging behind trees near houses. A large plume of black smoke followed the crash.
City officials in Valinhos confirmed no survivors, with one home in the condominium complex damaged. Fortunately, none of the residents were hurt.
“I have to be the bearer of really bad news,” said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaking at an event shortly after the crash. He asked for a minute of silence for the victims of the crash.
Airline Voepass reported the plane took off from Cascavel, Parana, bound for São Paulo’s main international airport. It crashed in Vinhedo, about 80 km northwest of São Paulo.
The unlisted airline said it could not provide further information on what caused the plane, which had a PS-VPB registration, to crash.
Just minutes after the apparent accident, Sao Paulo’s state fire brigade said it was rushing seven crews to the scene of the crash.
FlightRadar24 identified the aircraft as an ATR 72-500 turboprop. Airbus and Italian aerospace group Leonardo jointly own the ATR brand. #BrazilPlaneCrash
Moreover, this Brazil plane crash has prompted officials to scrutinize the airline’s safety protocols. Airlines may face stricter guidelines to ensure passenger safety. Ultimately, the goal is to avoid such devastating losses in the future, prioritizing the well-being of all travelers.
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