A devastating plane crash in the Brazilian city of Vinhedo, Sao Paulo state, has left an unknown number of people dead and injured. The aircraft, operated by Brazilian airline VoePass, was carrying 58 passengers and four crew members when it plummeted into a residential area on Friday.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a plane carrying 62 people has crashed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, resulting in an inferno that has consumed a residential area. The VoePass aircraft, carrying 58 passengers and four crew members, was en route from Cascavel, Parana, when it met its tragic fate.
Emergency services, including firefighters, military police, and civil defense teams, rushed to the crash site in the Capela neighborhood of Vinhedo. The neighborhood, located on the outskirts of the city with a population of 77,000, lies far from the city center.
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Dozens of Lives in Brazil's Sao Paulo State
Cellphone footage captured the aftermath of the crash, revealing a harrowing scene of a burning fuselage engulfed in flames. Additional footage showed the aircraft spiraling downwards, indicating a potential loss of control in the moments leading to the impact.
As news of the tragedy spread, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for a minute of silence at an event in southern Brazil, expressing his condolences and acknowledging that indications pointed towards the loss of all passengers and crew.
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Dozens of Lives in Brazil's Sao Paulo State
Aviation expert and former pilot Arthur Rosenberg analyzed the footage of the crash, suggesting that the plane may have experienced a mid-air stall. "A stall occurs when the aircraft's forward motion fails to generate sufficient lift to maintain altitude," he explained.
He further noted an unusual sound in the footage, indicating potential engine issues. Radar data also revealed "rapid descent," possibly attributable to engine failure or other technical malfunctions. "The plane appeared to plummet 17,000 feet in about two minutes," Rosenberg added.
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Dozens of Lives in Brazil's Sao Paulo State
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances. Support and prayers pour in for the victims and their families as Brazil mourns this devastating loss.
