A tragic plane crash occurred outside São Paulo, Brazil, on August 9, 2024, resulting in the deaths of all 61 people on board, including 57 passengers and 4 crew members. The Voepass ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft, en route from Cascavel to São Paulo's Guarulhos Airport, lost signal and rapidly descended from 17,000 feet to the ground. Dramatic social media footage shows the plane spiraling before crashing into a residential area in Vinhedo, causing multiple fires.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared three days of mourning and called for a minute of silence during an afternoon naval event. Emergency responders are on-site, and authorities have recovered the plane’s black box. The Brazilian Air Force will investigate the crash's cause.
There were no reported ground casualties, but the crash has devastated the local community. Families are being asked to provide medical documentation to help identify the victims. The investigation is ongoing, with private roads in the area closed to the public.
