Investigating the Deadly Sao Paulo Plane Crash: Unraveling the Mystery

Brazilian authorities are investigating a plane crash in Sao Paulo state that killed all 62 on board. Initial reports suggest icing could be a factor. The ATR 72 turboprop went down in Vinhedo, with no survivors. Efforts to identify bodies are ongoing, and the plane's black box has been recovered.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Vinhedo | Updated: 10-08-2024 18:21 IST | Created: 10-08-2024 18:21 IST
Investigating the Deadly Sao Paulo Plane Crash: Unraveling the Mystery
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Brazilian authorities are diligently working to determine the cause of a tragic plane crash in Sao Paulo state that resulted in the deaths of all 62 individuals aboard.

The Voepass ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop was en route to Guarulhos international airport when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo. Initially reported to have 61 passengers, the airline later revised this number to 62 after discovering an additional name, Constantino Thé Maia, not on the original list.

Witnesses captured footage of the aircraft descending in a flat spin and crashing within a gated community, where the fuselage was completely obliterated and consumed by flames. Fortunately, there were no ground injuries reported. Amid rescue efforts, 21 bodies have been retrieved, with ongoing identification processes supported by medical records and blood tests.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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