New Delhi: A devastating plane crash occurred in Brazils São Paulo, on Friday, involving Voepass Flight 2283. The aircraft, an ATR-72 twin-turboprop, was en route from Cascavel to São Paulo. The flight, which had 58 passengers and four crew members onboard, took off from Cascavel at 11:50 AM local time and was expected to land in São Paulo at 1:40 PM. The plane tragically crashed into a residential area near Vinhedo.Crash details Local media and social media reports reveal the horrifying final moments of the flight. Videos circulating online show the plane spiraling downward before crashing. One eyewitness shared a video depicting the planes descent, noting the tragedys severity. Tragedy in Vinhedo, São Paulo State, Brazil. Voepass Flight 2283 crashed into homes after what appears to be a stall or malfunction, claiming the lives of all 62 on board. Authorities are still assessing the situation on the ground, with no confirmation yet on casualties among residents.#BREAKING #BreakingNews❗️A passenger plane with a capacity of 68 passengers has crashed in Brazils São Paulo state, according to local media reports. However, the exact number of people on board remains unclear.Videos allegedly capturing the moment of the crash have… pic.twitter.com/K1t5sdZBw6— 𝕏 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@cheguwera) August 9, 2024Another social media post described the scene, stating, Passenger plane carrying 62 people seen spinning as it falls from the sky in Brazils São Paulo state before crashing and exploding into a fireball.🚨🇧🇷BREAKING: NEW FOOTAGE OF BRAZIL CRASH - 62 ON BOARDA regional Voepass flight, similar to American Eagle or Delta Connection in the U.S., has crashed into a suburban neighborhood near São Paulo, Brazil.The ATR 72-500, carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members, was on a… https://t.co/hsobMFONjP pic.twitter.com/BlQnjaVPvp— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 9, 2024Presidential reactionBrazilian television network GloboNews broadcast footage of the crash site, showing a large fire and smoke emerging from the wreckage amidst a residential area. Additional images depicted the aircrafts dramatic descent and impact.In response to the tragedy, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva observed a minute of silence at an event in southern Brazil, honoring the victims of the crash.
