The 62 people on board the Voepass plane that crashed earlier today in the Brazilian city of Viñedo are dead, as the mayor announced that there were no survivors.
The twin-engine ATR-72 was flying from Cascavel, Paraná state, to Guarulos Airport in Sao Paulo. According to a statement from the Voepass company, 58 travelers and 4 crew members were on board the aircraft.
Videos broadcast on social media and television networks show the fatal plane spinning out of control and crashing into the ground.
Speaking at an event, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked those present to observe a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the plane tragedy.
The company announcement
“VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas reports the occurrence of an accident with flight 2283 – airplane PS-VPB, this Friday, August 9, in the area of Vinhedo-SP.
The aircraft took off from Cascavel-PR bound for Guarulhos airport, with 58 passengers and 4 crew. VOEPASS uses all means to support those involved. There is no word yet on how the accident happened or the current condition of the occupants.
The Company provides information to all passengers, family members and its employees by calling 0800 9419712, available 24 hours a day.’
Videos shared on social media they show the aircraft engulfed in flames and smoke spreading over a large area.
Breaking: A Voepass airlines plane has crashed near São Paulo, Brazil. The cause of the crash is unclear. pic.twitter.com/NKqm86Bo12
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) August 9, 2024
🚨 🇧🇷BREAKING: COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE CRASHES IN RESIDENTIAL AREA NEAR SÃO PAULO
A Voepass ATR 72-500 has crashed directly into the Capela neighborhood of Vinhedo, just 43 miles from São Paulo’s city center.
The plane was on its way to Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil’s… pic.twitter.com/k1QaFwQz3k
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 9, 2024
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