Pilot’s Last Words Revealed After Tragic Brazil Plane Crash Killed 62 On Board

The crash, which occurred on Friday, August 9th, has sent shockwaves across Brazil and the world, with investigators now having full access to the black box’s voice recorder, providing a ‘full transcript’ of the cockpit conversation in the moments leading up to the disaster.  

The doomed flight was carrying 62 souls—58 passengers and four crew members—on a journey from Cascavel in Paraná to Guarulhos in São Paulo.  

But the journey ended in catastrophe as the plane plummeted into a residential area in Vinhedo, a city home to over 80,000 people.  

Miraculously, despite the horrific crash, no one on the ground was injured.  

 However, all on board perished, leaving behind grieving families and a nation in mourning.  

The ATR-72 turboprop plane took off from Cascavel at 11:56 AM local time, but just an hour and a half later, it sent its last signal before vanishing from the radar.  

According to flight tracking data from Flightradar24, the plane was flying at 17,000 feet when it encountered severe icing conditions, a nightmare scenario for any pilot.  

A chilling warning had been issued for icing between 12,000 and 21,000 feet, a danger zone the flight tragically entered.  

Icing, as aviation experts know, is a deadly threat—one that can reduce an aircraft’s thrust, decrease its lift, and increase drag, turning a routine flight into a life-or-death struggle.  

 In a tragic twist, one passenger aboard the ill-fated flight sent a selfie to her parents just before takeoff, expressing her fear about the “old plane” and her anxiety about the flight.  

 Her ominous message would be the last communication her family would ever receive. 

 Footage shared online captured the plane’s final moments, showing it spiraling out of control before crashing, not in a nosedive as one might expect, but spinning wildly, completely out of control.  

 The terrifying video only added to the horror of the event, making the tragedy even more visceral for those following the story.

The history of VoePass, the regional airline operating the flight, adds another layer to the tragedy.  

Founded in 1995 as Passaredo Transportes Aéreos, VoePass has had a checkered history, with several close calls and minor incidents over the years.  

The airline, which rebranded to VoePass in 2019, has long been a staple in Brazil’s regional aviation market, known for connecting smaller cities to major hubs like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.  

Despite its long-standing presence, VoePass has faced scrutiny in the past for its aging fleet, with several of its ATR aircrafts being decades old.  

The ATR-72 involved in the crash was no exception, with concerns about its age and maintenance record surfacing almost immediately after the accident.  

The plane, a workhorse of regional airlines worldwide, was designed to handle short-haul flights efficiently, but like any aircraft, it was not immune to the ravages of time.  

Maintenance records revealed that the aircraft had undergone several repairs over its lifetime, though nothing out of the ordinary for an aircraft of its age.  

However, the question remains: could an older plane, already past its prime, have succumbed to the harsh conditions it encountered on that fateful day?  

The Brazilian aviation community is now grappling with this question, as investigators work tirelessly to piece together the final moments of Flight VoePass 462.  

 The airline’s director of operations, Marcelo Moura, was quick to defend the aircraft, stating that while there was an ice warning in place, the plane was still operating within an acceptable window.  

Yet, as the black box’s transcripts have revealed, the situation in the cockpit was far more dire than anyone could have imagined.  

According to the transcript, both pilot Danilo Santos Romano and copilot Humberto de Campos Alencar e Silva noticed a steep loss in altitude just one minute before the crash.  

 In a moment of panic, Silva reportedly asked, “What is going on?” as the plane began its deadly descent.  

The transcript also revealed Romano’s desperate plea for “more power” to stabilize the aircraft—a plea that would go unanswered as the plane hurtled towards the ground.  

This brief exchange, just minutes before the crash, paints a harrowing picture of the crew’s final moments as they struggled to save their aircraft and the lives aboard.  

Following the crash, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the nation, acknowledging the tragedy with a moment of silence, noting the devastating loss of life.  

“A plane has just crashed in the city of Vinhedo, in São Paulo, with 58 passengers and four crew members, and it appears they all died,” he solemnly stated.  

The President’s words echoed across a country now plunged into mourning, with the grief only deepening as more details of the crash emerged.  

 Meanwhile, VoePass has come under intense scrutiny, with many questioning whether the airline did enough to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew.  

 In their official statement, VoePass maintained that they had taken “all measures to support those involved” and provided a hotline for families seeking information.  

 However, for the families of the victims, no amount of support can bring back their loved ones.  

The airline’s vague statement did little to quell the growing frustration and anger from those left behind.  

The Brazilian Air Force, responsible for overseeing the investigation, has remained tight-lipped, with no official comment on the cause of the crash.  

The aviation community and the public alike are anxiously awaiting the final report, hoping it will provide answers and, perhaps, some semblance of closure.  

But as the investigation continues, one thing is clear: this tragic event has left an indelible mark on all those involved.  

The city of Vinhedo, still reeling from the near-disaster, has become the epicenter of a national tragedy, a place where the memory of those lost will linger long after the wreckage is cleared.  

The crash of Flight VoePass 462 is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the unpredictability of fate.  

 As Brazil mourns, the aviation industry must confront the difficult questions raised by this tragedy.  

Was this crash an unfortunate accident, a result of unforeseen weather conditions, or was it a preventable disaster caused by a failure to address known risks?  

 The truth may take time to uncover, but for the families of the 62 souls lost, every moment of waiting is agony.  

As the world watches, the legacy of Flight VoePass 462 will be one of heartbreak, unanswered questions, and a desperate search for the truth.