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The worst accident in 2024

An aviation accident that occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024. Here's a detailed summary

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Aircraft and Operator:

  • Type: ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500)
  • Owner/Operator: Voepass Linhas Aéreas
  • Registration: PS-VPB
  • Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN): 908

Accident Details:

  • Location: Near Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Time: Approximately 13:22 Local Time
  • Phase of Flight: En route
  • Departure Airport: Cascavel Airport, Paraná (CAC/SBCA)
  • Destination Airport: São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo (GRU/SBGR)
  • Fatalities: All 61 occupants (57 passengers and 4 crew members) perished.
  • Aircraft Damage: The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Summary:

  • The flight departed at 14:58 UTC, climbed to a cruising altitude of FL170, and then experienced a sudden sharp descent at 16:21 UTC.
  • Online videos show the aircraft in a fully developed spin with little to no forward speed before it impacted a residential area and burst into flames.
  • In the area of the accident, a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) was active, indicating severe icing conditions between FL120 and FL210.
  • Both the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were recovered.

Weather Information:

METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report):

  • Campinas (14 km WNW of the accident location):
  • SBKP 091632Z: Winds 360° at 7 knots, visibility 4000 meters, light rain, mist, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1019.
  • SBKP 091600Z: Winds 020° at 8 knots, clear skies, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1020.

Investigation:

  • Investigating Agency: CENIPA (Brazilian Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center)
  • Confidence Rating: The information available is primarily from news, social media, or unofficial sources.

Additional Information:

  • History of the Aircraft: The aircraft had previously been operated under different registrations, including PK-PAV, OY-YAJ, F-ORAI, I-LZAN, F-ORAB, and F-WWEZ.
  • Media: Photos and videos related to the incident are available, showing the aircraft and the accident scene.
  • This accident is noted as the worst accident in 2024 and the 5th worst involving this aircraft type.

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