Above the small city of Vinhedo, Brazil, a tragic incident unfolded on Friday afternoon when a passenger plane operated by VoePass crashed, claiming the lives of all 61 people on board. The authorities confirmed that there were no survivors.
Eyewitnesses captured the harrowing moment when the 89-foot-long plane, carrying passengers and crew, began spiraling downward before crashing to the ground. Videos taken by residents show the aircraft disappearing from view near a gated community, followed by a massive black plume of smoke rising from the impact site.
In the aftermath of the crash, one video revealed a house engulfed in flames, a swimming pool filled with debris, and onlookers surveying the devastation in shock. The scene was marked by a shredded fuselage, twisted metal, and tragically, human remains scattered around the area.
VoePass Flight 2283 was en route from Cascavel to São Paulo when the tragedy occurred, towards the end of its two-hour journey. The airline, a relatively small Brazilian carrier, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of all 57 passengers and four crew members.
Both VoePass and Brazilian officials are currently investigating the cause of the crash, as it remains unknown at this time. The airline stated that the ATR 72 aircraft was in proper working condition prior to takeoff, with no reported issues or emergency signals from the pilots. The twin-engine turboprop plane, manufactured in 2010, was said to be in compliance with all Brazilian aviation regulations.
The community of Vinhedo and the entire nation of Brazil are mourning the devastating loss of life in this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.