Rosana Santos Xavier, a 23-year-old passenger, tragically lost her life in the recent plane crash near São Paulo, Brazil, which claimed a total of 62 victims. Just before the flight took off, she expressed her fears about the aircraft's condition and the impending storm through a series of WhatsApp messages to her family. The Voepass flight 2283, which was an ATR-72 model manufactured in 2010, crashed in Vinhedo shortly after takeoff from Cascavel, leading to a national mourning declared by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, with initial reports suggesting a potential failure in the anti-icing system as a contributing factor. As the Brazilian authorities recover the bodies and analyze the black boxes, the nation grapples with the shock of this devastating event.
- The investigation into the crash is being led by the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa), which has stated that a preliminary report will be available within 30 days. The aircraft was reported to be in fair operating condition with valid documentation, having undergone routine maintenance the night before the accident. Eyewitness accounts and videos shared on social media depicted the plane's sudden descent, raising concerns about the safety protocols and maintenance standards of regional airlines in Brazil. This incident marks the first major aviation disaster in Brazil in nearly two decades, prompting calls for stricter regulations and oversight in the aviation sector.
