A Passenger Aircraft Lost Control And Crashed, With 61 Individuals Aboard

A passenger aircraft has crashed in Brazil, with 61 individuals aboard. The flight, operated by Voepass airline, was en route from Cascavel in Parana to Guarulhos in São Paulo.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has indicated that it seems all the people on board may have perished. In a video statement shared on social media, he mentioned, “We should observe a moment of silence for those on the flight that crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, which had 58 passengers and four crew members, as it appears there were no survivors.”

Voepass has released a statement noting that details about the cause of the crash and the status of those on board are not yet confirmed.

Videos of the incident have been circulating online, with footage from Brazilian network GloboNews showing a fire and dark smoke at the crash site. Social media has also seen clips of the aircraft in descent.

The São Paulo fire brigade has confirmed the crash occurred in Vinhedo, a residential area with a population of over 80,000. Emergency services are responding, but it is unclear if there have been any additional injuries in the area.

Voepass’s full statement reports: “The aircraft departed from Cascavel-PR heading to Guarulhos Airport with 58 passengers and four crew members. The airline is taking all necessary steps to assist those affected. Currently, we have no details on the accident’s cause or the condition of those on the aircraft. For support, please contact us at 0800 9419712, available 24/7 for passengers, their families, and employees.”