A Passenger Plane Carrying 62, Crashes On The Outskirts Of Sao Paulo, Killing All 62 On Board
Friday, August 9, 2024, 3:00 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,
VINHEDO, BR.- A passenger plane carrying 62 people has crashed in a residential area on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, killing all 62 on board, 58 passengers, and 4 crew members.
According to reports, the plane was on approach to Sao Paulo’s International Airport when it apparently lost engine power and went into a flat spin before crashing into the ground, breaking up, and catching fire.
The plane crashed into a residential neighborhood, but there have been no reports of casualties on the ground.
Social media videos of the crash showed the plane spiraling out of control before hitting the ground and bursting into flames as residents in the neighborhood screamed in fear. As of now it is not clear what the exact cause of the crash was.
This is a developing story, updates will be provided once released by Brazilian authorities.