The recent crash of a Voepass Linhas Aéreas flight near Vinhedo, Brazil, has raised concerns and questions about the aircraft involved. According to registration data from the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry, the plane in question was manufactured in 2010 and acquired by the airline in September 2022.
The aircraft, an ATR 72-500, is designed to accommodate 68 passengers but is equipped with 73 seats. It requires a minimum of two crew members to operate effectively, as indicated in the registration details.