A tragic incident occurred on the outskirts of São Paulo as a passenger plane carrying 62 individuals crashed, as reported by Brazil’s Civil Defense. The plane tragically collided with multiple houses, causing widespread devastation in the area.
According to Flightradar24 data, the Voepass aircraft, Flight 2283, departed from Cascavel and was en route to São Paulo when it suddenly lost signal shortly before 1:30 p.m. local time (12:30 p.m. ET). The flight was carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members at the time of the crash, as confirmed by Voepass airline.
Voepass airline issued a statement expressing uncertainty about the circumstances leading to the crash and the current status of the individuals on board. The statement highlighted the lack of confirmation regarding the cause of the accident and the well-being of those involved.
Social media platforms were flooded with dramatic videos capturing the harrowing moment of the plane spiraling down from the sky. Another distressing video depicted the aftermath of the crash, showing the aircraft engulfed in flames on the ground.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine the factors that led to this tragic event. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew members, and all those affected by this heartbreaking plane crash near São Paulo.