Voepass ATR 72-500 Crash Claims 62 Lives

Published August 11, 2024

By: Antony Vega

On August 9, 2024, a tragic plane crash involving a Voepass airline ATR 72-500 resulted in the loss of all 62 people on board. The flight was traveling from Cascavel in Paraná State to Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo when the accident occurred.

Image of an ATR 72-500 similar to what the passengers were onboard.

The crash, which took place near São Paulo, claimed the lives of all 57 passengers and 4 crew members. Among the victims were prominent cancer doctors, a family, and their pet dog. The incident has shocked the community and raised serious concerns about aviation safety.

Initial investigations revealed that the pilot did not issue an emergency call before the crash, which raises questions about what might have gone wrong. Although the aircraft was reported to be in good condition, the exact cause of the accident remains unclear.

Voepass Airline confirmed the tragic news through an Instagram post, stating:

"VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas reports the occurrence of an accident involving flight 2283 - PS-VPB aircraft, this Friday, August 9, in the region of Vinhedo-SP. The aircraft took off from Cascavel-PR at 11:46 am bound for Guarulhos Airport, with 57 passengers and 4 crew members."

Via Instagram- Original post in portuguese

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Voepass and the aircraft maker ATR have both stated that they are cooperating with the authorities throughout this process.

The recent tragedy highlights the ongoing concerns about aviation safety and the need for continual improvements in technology and regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future. The increase in aviation incidents in 2024, resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives worldwide, puts pressure on both aviation manufacturers and regulators.

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We have reached out to Voepass and ATR for further comments.