Tragic news from Brazil as emergency crews successfully recovered the remains of all 62 victims aboard the ill-fated airliner that crashed in Vinhedo, near Sao Paulo, yesterday. 💔
The victims, comprising 34 males and 28 females, have been identified through meticulous efforts, with most remains transferred to Sao Paulo's police morgue. The heroic identification included the pilot and co-pilot, confirmed earlier by Vinhedo Mayor Dario Pacheco.
Among the victims were four individuals with dual citizenship: three Venezuelans and one Portuguese woman. The Venezuelan victims included a four-year-old boy, his mother, and grandmother, as reported by local outlet Globo News.
Originally, Voepass, the regional carrier operating the aircraft, reported 57 passengers and four crew on board. However, an additional passenger was later confirmed, bringing the total casualties to 62.
Authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their identification process, utilizing seat assignments, physical characteristics, documents, and personal belongings like cell phones. Firefighter Maycon Cristo shared updates from the crash site, where relatives were brought in to provide DNA samples to aid the identification.
The plane's black box, containing crucial voice recordings and flight data, is currently under analysis by Marcelo Moreno of the Brazilian aviation accident investigation center Cenipa. 🛩️🔍
The ATR-72 turboprop aircraft was en route from Cascavel, Parana, to Sao Paulo when it tragically crashed around 1:30 p.m. in a residential area of Vinhedo, approximately 80 km northwest of Sao Paulo. Thankfully, no one on the ground was injured.
According to Brazil's air force, the aircraft was functioning normally until 1:21 p.m., when it ceased responding to communications, and radar contact was lost at 1:22 p.m. There were no reports of emergency situations or adverse weather conditions from the pilots.
The ATR-72, a renowned regional turboprop plane produced by Franco-Italian ATR, is a staple in regional aviation, accommodating 40 to 70 passengers. ATR has assured Reuters that their specialists are fully engaged in the ongoing investigation. 🕵️♂️✈️
