Tragic Plane Crash Near São Paulo
A passenger plane carrying 61 individuals tragically crashed on Friday just outside São Paulo, Brazil. Sadly, all on board perished in the incident. Fortunately, the aircraft came down in the yard of a residence, avoiding any direct hits to homes, and there were no reported injuries among people on the ground, as confirmed by officials.
Details of the Flight
Flight Information:
- Flight Number: VoePass Flight 2283
- Departure: Cascavel, southern Brazil
- Departure Time: 11:46 a.m.
- Destination: Guarulhos Airport, São Paulo
According to the airline, the plane was en route to São Paulo when it encountered difficulties. Near its destination, the aircraft’s transponder indicated a rapid descent from its cruising altitude of 17,000 feet. Data from Flightradar24, a flight tracking service, revealed alarming details: for approximately one minute, the transponder reported a loss of altitude ranging from 8,000 feet to an astonishing 24,000 feet per minute. Officials noted that the pilots did not send out any emergency signals prior to the crash.
Timeline of Events
There was a mere 89 seconds between the first indication of trouble and the last data received from the aircraft at 1:22 p.m., as reported by Flightradar24. The plane ultimately crashed in Vinhedo, a small city located northwest of São Paulo.
Eyewitness Accounts
Visual Evidence:
- Videos captured by witnesses on the ground in Vinhedo depicted the aircraft spiraling as it plummeted.
- The sound of the plane’s roaring engines was audible throughout the area.
- After the aircraft vanished from sight near a gated community, onlookers observed a significant plume of black smoke rising from the crash site.
This tragic event has left many in shock and mourning as details continue to unfold.
