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Deadliest plane crash in Brazil since 2007

by Joe McConnell August 11, 2024, 5:26 am

An aerial view of where the Voepass airline plane crashed in Vinhedo.

EPA An aerial view of the site where the Voepass airline plane crashed in Vinhedo, a city about 80 km (50 mi) northwest of São Paulo — An aerial view of where the Voepass airline plane crashed in Vinhedo.

A VoePass passenger plane carrying 62 people has crashed in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing all on board.

The twin-engine turboprop was flying from the southern state of Paraná to São Paulo when It fell 80 km (50 mi) northwest of the city, in the town of Vinhedo.

Here is a selection of photos taken on site.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene in Vinhedo. In total, the plane was carrying 57 passengers and four crew members, Voepass airline said.

Getty Images Emergency services at the scene of an accident in Vinhedo — Emergency services were dispatched to the scene in Vinhedo. In total, the plane was carrying 57 passengers and four crew members, Voepass airline said.

A crisis office was created to monitor and provide assistance, composed of representatives of the São Paulo government’s security and rescue forces, among other state officials.

Getty Images A crisis office was created, staffed by representatives of the São Paulo government's security and rescue forces, among other state officials, to monitor and provide assistance. — A crisis office was created to monitor and provide assistance, composed of representatives of the São Paulo government’s security and rescue forces, among other state officials.

Military police were dispatched to the scene.

Military police told local media that the incident did not cause any further casualties and that the fire started by the accident had been extinguished. — Military police were dispatched to the scene.

Emergency workers had to deal with rainy conditions in Vinhedo.

Reuters His final moments were captured by horrified onlookers in Vinhedo, outside Sao Paulo, just miles from his destination on this short domestic flight — Emergency workers had to deal with rainy conditions in Vinhedo.

Luiz Augusto de Oliveira (left), owner of the residence where the Voepass Airlines plane crashed, was photographed hugging people.

Getty Images Luiz Augusto de Oliveira (left), owner of the residence where the Voepass Airlines plane crashed, hugs people — Luiz Augusto de Oliveira (left), owner of the residence where the Voepass Airlines plane crashed, was photographed hugging people.

São Paulo Public Security Secretary Guilherme Muraro Derrite held a press conference at the scene of the accident.

Getty Images São Paulo Public Security Secretary Guilherme Muraro Derrite holds a press conference at the scene of the accident. — São Paulo Public Security Secretary Guilherme Muraro Derrite held a press conference at the scene of the accident.

State civil defense officials were also deployed to the scene. Officials said officials were able to recover the plane’s black box recorders.

Reuters Brazilian authorities say the Veopass plane's flight recorders have been recovered — State civil defense officials were also deployed to the scene. Officials said officials were able to recover the plane’s black box recorders.

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas declared three days of national mourning in honor of the victims of the plane crash.

Reuters Governor Tarcísio de Freitas declared three days of national mourning in honor of the victims of the plane crash — Governor Tarcísio de Freitas declared three days of national mourning in honor of the victims of the plane crash.

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Written by Joe McConnell

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