😢 Tragedy Strikes in Vinhedo: All 62 Plane Crash Victims Recovered
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Brazilian emergency crews have recovered the remains of all 62 victims from the devastating plane crash in Vinhedo, near São Paulo. The airliner, operated by regional carrier Voepass, plunged to the ground on Friday afternoon, leaving no survivors.
The victims, consisting of 34 males and 28 females, have been transported to São Paulo's police morgue for identification. The pilot and co-pilot were among the first to be identified, according to Vinhedo's mayor, Dario Pacheco.
Among the victims were four individuals with dual citizenship: three Venezuelans—a four-year-old boy, his mother, and grandmother—and a Portuguese woman, as reported by local outlet Globo News. 💔
Initially, Voepass reported 57 passengers and four crew members on board. However, on Saturday, they confirmed an additional unaccounted-for passenger had been on the flight, bringing the total casualties to 62.
Authorities are working tirelessly to identify the victims using seat assignments, physical characteristics, documents, and personal belongings like cell phones. Firefighter Maycon Cristo emphasized the importance of these items at the crash site.
Relatives of the victims have been brought to São Paulo to provide DNA samples, aiding in the identification process, stated state civil defense coordinator Henguel Pereira.
The aircraft's \"black box,\" containing crucial voice recordings and flight data, is currently under analysis. Marcelo Moreno, head of the Brazilian aviation accident investigation center Cenipa, assured that a thorough investigation is underway. ✈️🕵️♂️
The ATR-72 turboprop plane was en route from Cascavel, in the state of Paraná, to São Paulo when it crashed around 1:30 p.m. Despite descending in a residential area, miraculously, no one on the ground was injured.
Brazil's air force reported that the plane was flying normally until 1:21 p.m. when it stopped responding to calls, and radar contact was lost at 1:22 p.m. Notably, the pilots did not report any emergencies or adverse weather conditions.
Franco-Italian manufacturer ATR, jointly owned by Airbus and Leonardo, announced they are \"fully engaged\" with Brazilian authorities in the investigation.
This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the affected communities as people come together to mourn the loss of those on board. Our hearts go out to the families and friends during this difficult time. ❤️
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Brazilian authorities recover bodies of all 62 plane crash victims
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