Deadly Plane Crash in Brazil: All 62 On Board Feared Dead

A Voepass ATR-72 aircraft crashed in Vinhedo, Brazil, with 62 passengers on board. Eyewitness videos show the plane plummeting, and Brazilian President Lula da Silva expresses condolences. A devastating plane crash occurred in Vinhedo, São Paulo, on Friday, August 9, 2024, claiming the lives of all 62 individuals on board. The ATR-72 aircraft, operated by Voepass Linhas Aéreas, was on a routine flight from Cascavel, Paraná, to Guarulhos, São Paulo, when it lost signal shortly before 1:30 p.m. local time.

Eyewitness Accounts and Video Footage

Dramatic footage shared on social media captured the moment the aircraft spiraled down into a densely forested area, followed by a massive plume of black smoke rising from the crash site. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many expressing disbelief at the sight of the plane descending rapidly.

The Brazilian fire brigade confirmed the crash and dispatched seven teams to the location to manage the situation and assess the wreckage. Videos from the scene showed the aircraft engulfed in flames, further highlighting the severity of the incident.

President Lula da Silva’s Statement

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the nation, stating that it “appears” all passengers may have perished in the crash. In a somber moment, he called for a minute of silence in memory of those lost. “I would like everyone to stand up so that we can observe a minute of silence because a plane has just crashed in the city of Vinhedo, in São Paulo, with 58 passengers and 4 crew members, and it appears they all died,” he said in a video shared on social media platform X.

As of now, there has been no confirmation regarding the cause of the crash. Voepass Linhas Aéreas has released a statement indicating that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. The airline has not provided further details about the passengers or crew members on board.

The local community has been deeply affected by this tragedy. Many residents gathered near the crash site, offering support to the families of those who were on board. As information continues to emerge, authorities are working to provide assistance to the victims’ families and ensure that proper investigations are conducted.

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