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A passenger plane has tragically crashed into a residential area in the city of Vinhedo, located in Brazil’s São Paulo state, with no survivors among the 62 people on board, authorities have confirmed. The aircraft, an ATR 72-500, was carrying 58 passengers and four crew members when it went down earlier today.
The plane, which had taken off from Cascavel in southern Brazil at 11:56 am local time, crashed at approximately 1:25 pm near the Miguel Melhado de Campos highway in Vinhedo. The aircraft was on its way to São Paulo when it suddenly lost altitude and plummeted into a residential neighborhood.
Crash Footage Circulates Online
Disturbing footage shared on social media shows the moments before the crash, with the plane spinning out of control, seemingly losing power before crashing to the ground. Another video shows the aftermath, with a large area engulfed in flames and thick black smoke billowing from what appears to be the plane’s fuselage.
No Injuries to Residents
Miraculously, despite the crash occurring in a residential area, no residents were injured. Only one home was reported to have been damaged, and city officials from the nearby town of Valinhos have confirmed that its occupants were unharmed.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Firefighters, military police, and civil defense authorities have all been dispatched to the crash site, which has now been sealed off. Journalists and onlookers have gathered nearby, awaiting further updates as rescue operations continue.
President Lula Leads Nation in Mourning
Brazil’s President Lula da Silva has addressed the nation, leading a moment of silence during an event in Itajaí. He expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy, stating: “I have to be the bearer of some very bad news. A plane has just crashed in the city of Vinhedo in São Paulo. There were 58 passengers and four crew members, and it seems that all of them died. I would like to ask for a minute of silence for the victims.”
Details of the Aircraft
The aircraft involved in the crash has been identified as PS-VPB, a 14-year-old ATR 72-500 built in 2010. According to flight tracking site Flightradar24, the plane’s last signal was received about an hour and a half after takeoff. During the final moments of the flight, the transponder indicated a vertical speed between -8,000 and -24,000 feet per minute, suggesting a rapid descent.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities have yet to determine what led to the sudden loss of control. The focus now turns to recovering the black box and other evidence to piece together the events that led to this devastating incident.
As the nation mourns, thoughts are with the families of the victims during this difficult time. Further updates are expected as investigators work to uncover the details surrounding the crash.
