## President Lula da Silva Reports Plane Crash in Sao Paulo
The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reported on a plane crash in Sao Paulo during a ceremony in Itajaí/SC on August 9th. He confirmed that there were 62 fatalities on board the Voepass commercial flight 2283.
In a video address, Lula da Silva shared the tragic news with the Brazilian people and the international community, emphasizing that there would be no survivors of the crash.
The president requested a moment of silence for the victims, 58 of whom were passengers and 4 were crew members. The accident occurred in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo.
Lula da Silva Provides Update on Sao Paulo Plane Crash
Lula da Silva announced the plane crash during the launching ceremony of the frigate “Tamandaré” in Itajaí/SC.
He confirmed that he had just witnessed a plane crash in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo, and provided an initial report of 58 passengers and 4 crew members on board.
The ceremony was interrupted for a moment of silence in respect for the victims.
Further details about the accident were not immediately available. It was reported around 12:00 noon (Mexico time) on August 9th.
Details of the Plane Crash in Sao Paulo
According to local media reports, the plane that crashed was a Voepass ATR-72, with a capacity for 68 passengers. On the fateful flight, there were 58 passengers and 4 crew members.
The plane departed from Cascavel Regional Airport in western Paraná and was bound for Guarulhos Airport in Sao Paulo. However, it crashed during its flight.
During the descent, the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude difference of approximately 4,000 meters, from 5,000 meters to 1,250 meters above sea level.
The plane crashed near a residential area in the Capela neighborhood of Vinhedo, Sao Paulo. Thankfully, no residents were injured.