A passenger who was supposed to be on the ill-fated Voepass flight that crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, expressed deep gratitude after narrowly escaping the tragedy.
Story Summary:
- A man who missed his Voepass flight due to arriving late shared his emotional reaction after learning that the plane had crashed.
- The Voepass ATR 72-500 aircraft crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board.
- The crash occurred on Friday, 9 August 2024, and Brazilian officials have declared three days of mourning.
Passenger meant to be aboard the flight reacts to Voepass plane crash
The man, who arrived late at the boarding gate, was not allowed to board the flight.
After hearing about the crash, he was caught on camera emotionally embracing the airline staff who prevented him from boarding.
The video has since gone viral, showing the man’s shock and relief at missing the flight.
São Paulo crash: Here are the latest updates
The Voepass ATR 72-500 aircraft, carrying 57 passengers and four crew members, crashed in the town of Vinhedo while en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos airport in São Paulo on Friday, 9 August 2024.
All 61 people on board were killed in the crash, according to Brazilian media.
The plane descended in a spiralling motion before crashing into a residential area, though no one on the ground was injured.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and São Paulo Governor Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas have expressed their condolences, with the state declaring three days of mourning.
Brazil’s civil aviation agency confirmed that the plane was in good operating condition, with all necessary certifications up to date.
The flight recorders have been retrieved, and ATR, the aircraft’s manufacturer, will assist in the investigation.
