BREAKING NEWS
A passenger plane travelling from Cascavel Airport, PR (CAC/SBCA) to São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, SP (GRU/SBGR) has crashed onto a town close to Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing all on-board.
The terrible final moments of flight 2Z2283 were recorded by multiple people as it careened through the air dropping by several thousand feet in just 60 seconds. The Government of Sao Paulo said 58 passengers and four crew were on board when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo.
Online videos show the aircraft in a fully developed spin with little to no forward speed before it impacted a residential area and burst into flames.
The terrible final moments of flight 2Z2283 were recorded by multiple people as it careened through the air dropping by several thousand feet in just 60 seconds. The Government of Sao Paulo said 58 passengers and four crew were on board when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo.
Online videos show the aircraft in a fully developed spin with little to no forward speed before it impacted a residential area and burst into flames.
The aircraft’s black box has been recovered from the crash site, which should provide crucial information for investigators. Authorities are also examining weather conditions at the time of the incident, with reports indicating the presence of turbulence, thunderstorms, and icing in the vicinity.
VoePass Chief Operations Officer Marcel Moura mentioned that while ice was predicted at the aircraft’s cruising altitude, it was within an acceptable range. However, he noted that the ATR 72 is sensitive to icing conditions, suggesting this could be a potential factor in the investigation.
The ATR 72-500 involved in the accident was 14 years old, initially delivered to Belle Air in 2010 before being acquired by VoePass in 2022. ATR, the aircraft manufacturer, has told reporters that its specialists are fully engaged in supporting both the investigation and the airline.
As the investigation continues, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared three days of mourning for the victims. The tragedy marks Brazil’s deadliest aviation accident since the TAM Linhas Aéreas crash in 2007, which claimed 199 lives
VoePass Chief Operations Officer Marcel Moura mentioned that while ice was predicted at the aircraft’s cruising altitude, it was within an acceptable range. However, he noted that the ATR 72 is sensitive to icing conditions, suggesting this could be a potential factor in the investigation.
The ATR 72-500 involved in the accident was 14 years old, initially delivered to Belle Air in 2010 before being acquired by VoePass in 2022. ATR, the aircraft manufacturer, has told reporters that its specialists are fully engaged in supporting both the investigation and the airline.
As the investigation continues, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared three days of mourning for the victims. The tragedy marks Brazil’s deadliest aviation accident since the TAM Linhas Aéreas crash in 2007, which claimed 199 lives
Aircraft Information:
Airline: Voepass Linhas Aéreas
Code: 2Z / PTB
Aircraft: ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500)
Registration: PS-VPB
Serial Number: 908
Engines: 2 x PWC PW127F
First Flew: April 2010
Age: 14.4 Years
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and friends; may they all find the strength to get through this devastating time.
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