Brazilian authorities have recovered the bodies of all 62 victims from Friday’s devastating plane crash near São Paulo, marking a grim milestone in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters in recent memory. The Embraer-operated ATR-72 turboprop, flying from Cascavel to São Paulo, plummeted into a residential area of Vinhedo around 1:30 p.m., leaving no survivors. 🕊️
Most victims—34 men and 28 women—were moved to São Paulo’s police morgue for identification using DNA samples, documents, and personal belongings. Among the victims were four dual nationals: three Venezuelans, including a 4-year-old boy, his mother, and grandmother, and a Portuguese woman. 💔
Initial confusion over the passenger count was resolved Saturday, with regional carrier Voepass confirming an additional unaccounted traveler. Firefighter Maycon Cristo described the painstaking identification process at the crash site: ‘Families are heartbroken, but we’re working to bring them closure.’
Key evidence, including the plane’s ‘black box,’ is now under analysis by Brazil’s Cenipa aviation agency. The aircraft had no reported emergencies or weather issues before losing radar contact. ATR, the Franco-Italian manufacturer, has pledged full cooperation with investigators. 🔍
Miraculously, no ground injuries were reported despite the crash occurring near homes. The tragedy has sparked renewed discussions about regional aviation safety in South America. Stay tuned for updates as the probe unfolds. 🛩️
