- All 62 bodies recovered after Voepass ATR 72-500 crash in Vinhedo, Brazil.
- Preliminary investigation suggests possible wing icing as a factor.
- National mourning declared by President Lula after Brazil’s worst air disaster in 17 years.
The recent plane crash in Vinhedo, Brazil, involving a Voepass ATR 72-500, has resulted in the loss of 62 lives.
The investigation into the cause of the crash has begun, with experts analyzing the black boxes recovered from the site.
Brazil Mourns as Plane Crash Kills 62: Investigators Eye Possible Causes
The Voepass ATR 72-500 was en route from Cascavel to São Paulo when it suddenly lost altitude and crashed in the town of Vinhedo, near Brazil’s financial hub. The aircraft’s final moments were captured in disturbing videos showing the plane spiraling downward before crashing into a residential area, where it was reduced to a twisted mass of metal. Despite the violent impact, no ground casualties were reported.
Investigators from Brazil’s Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) are closely examining the plane’s black boxes to determine the cause of the crash. While the flight crew did not report any emergency or adverse weather conditions, experts suggest that icing on the wings, a known risk for the aircraft type at certain altitudes, might have contributed to the disaster.
This crash is the deadliest aviation incident in Brazil since the 2007 TAM Airlines crash in São Paulo, which claimed 199 lives. The tragedy has shaken the local community in Vinhedo, where residents described the terrifying moment the plane crashed near their homes, followed by a massive explosion and billowing smoke. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has declared three days of national mourning as the country reflects on this devastating loss.
The plane, built by ATR, had been in service since 2010 and was reported to be compliant with all aviation standards. Voepass officials confirmed that the aircraft underwent routine maintenance the night before the accident and showed no signs of technical issues. Despite these assurances, the investigation will probe all possible causes to prevent a recurrence of such a tragedy.
As Brazil mourns the 62 lives lost in this tragic crash, the ongoing investigation aims to uncover the truth behind the disaster, providing much-needed answers to the grieving families and the nation.
“It was horrible, horrible… such a sad tragedy,” said Lourdes da Silva Astolfo, a local resident who witnessed the crash from her home just meters away from the impact site.
