Brazilian Airliner Crash Kills 62, Leaves Residents in Shock
A devastating plane crash in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state has claimed the lives of all 62 people on board, local officials confirmed. The French-made ATR 72-500, operated by Voepass, was traveling from Cascavel to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos international airport when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo.
The aircraft, which recorded its first flight in April 2010, was carrying 58 passengers and four crew members. The crash site, located in a residential area, was filled with black smoke, and eyewitnesses described the impact as "terrifying."
Nathalie Cicari, who lives near the crash site, told CNN Brasil that she was having lunch when she heard a loud noise. "I went out on the balcony and saw the plane spinning. Within seconds, I realized that it was not a normal movement for a plane," she said.
The city government in Valinhos, which was involved in the rescue and recovery operation, confirmed that there were no survivors. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also commented on the incident, saying that it appeared everyone on board had died.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, and an investigation is underway. Sao Paulo’s fire department reported that 7 teams were involved in the rescue efforts, but so far, only limited information has been released.
The crash has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents left to grapple with the devastating loss of life.
