A passenger aircraft with 62 people on board crashed on Friday afternoon in a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, while attempting to reach Guarulhos Airport.
Videos recorded by residents captured the moment the plane lost control and spiraled to the ground early Friday afternoon in the Capela neighborhood of Vinhedo. Other footage shows the aircraft exploding upon impact, very close to a residential area. The plane was destroyed and engulfed in flames.
The aircraft was carrying 58 passengers and four crew members, according to OGlobo. The Military Police reported receiving an emergency call at 1:28 PM on João Edueta Street, near Miguel Melhado de Campos Avenue (SP-324). Currently, seven rescue and salvage teams are involved, as stated by the Brazilian Fire Department in a social media post. Police teams quickly headed to the crash site, but no further details have been disclosed. It remains unknown if there are any survivors at this time.
Rescue Efforts and Ongoing Investigation
Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft was a twin-engine passenger plane, model ATR-72, which departed from Cascavel, Paraná, destined for Guarulhos Airport, São Paulo. This model has a capacity for 68 passengers, according to authorities. Hospitals in Vinhedo and Valinhos are being prepared to receive potential casualties.
The Fire Department, Civil Defense, and Military Police are working at the scene to manage the situation and provide assistance. Local authorities remain on-site, and more details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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Details About the São Paulo Plane Crash
Here, we address some common questions related to the recent plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil.
What type of aircraft was involved in the crash?
The aircraft involved in the crash was a twin-engine passenger plane, model ATR-72.
How many people were on board the plane?
There were 62 people on board, including 58 passengers and four crew members.
Where did the plane depart from and what was its destination?
The plane departed from Cascavel, Paraná, and was headed to Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo.