In a tragic incident in São Paulo, Brazil, all 61 individuals aboard Voepass flight 2283 were confirmed dead following a catastrophic plane crash on Friday afternoon. According to a statement from the airline, the crash resulted in the deaths of 57 passengers and four crew members. This confirmation comes after an initial report suggested 62 fatalities, which was later revised.
The plane, an ATR 72-500 twin-engine turboprop, was en route from Cascavel in the Brazilian state of Paraná to Guarulhos in São Paulo state when it lost signal shortly after takeoff. Flight tracking data reveals that the aircraft experienced a sudden and dramatic descent, dropping approximately 17,000 feet in less than a minute before the crash. The plane’s last recorded data transmission occurred at 1:22 p.m. local time, just before the accident.
Witnesses and dramatic video footage from the scene depict the wreckage engulfed in flames, illustrating the severity of the crash. While it remains unclear whether any of the passengers held dual citizenship, airline officials confirmed that all individuals onboard were documented as Brazilian citizens.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with authorities working to determine what led to the aircraft’s rapid and catastrophic descent. Initial data indicates that the flight began its descent a minute before the crash, descending from 17,000 feet to a loss of nearly 2,000 feet in just seconds before the rapid plunge.
In response to the tragedy, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has declared three days of national mourning to honor the victims. The country’s leaders and the aviation community are deeply affected by the incident, and an extensive investigation is underway to uncover the cause of the crash.
The crash has shocked the nation and prompted an outpouring of grief and solidarity. As authorities continue their investigation, further updates will be provided on the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.
