The tragic plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil, that claimed the lives of all 62 people on board has left investigators and the public reeling as more details emerge. The VoePass aircraft, en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos, crashed in a residential area of Vinhedo on August 9, sparking immediate concerns and a full-scale investigation. Fortunately, no one on the ground was injured, but the harrowing incident has captured global attention, particularly following the release of the cockpit recordings from the plane’s black box.
According to reports, the cockpit transcript revealed that just one minute before the crash, the pilots noticed a steep loss in altitude. Copilot Humberto de Campos Alencar e Silva was heard asking pilot Danilo Santos Romano, “What is going on?” The pilots struggled to stabilize the aircraft, with Silva reportedly stating that the plane needed “more power” as they battled against severe icing conditions that likely contributed to the disaster.
The plane’s sudden and uncontrolled descent was captured in footage shared on social media, showing the aircraft spinning out of control before crashing. The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, acknowledged the tragedy in a public statement, calling for a moment of silence to honor the victims. The airline, VoePass, has issued a statement expressing its commitment to supporting those affected and cooperating fully with the investigation.
As the investigation continues, questions remain about the exact cause of the crash, but the chilling last words of the pilots offer a glimpse into the final moments of a flight that ended in unimaginable tragedy.
