Brazil’s police formally accuses 16 people for Voepass spiral plane crash that killed 62 in 2024
Summary
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former employees of the airline Voepass for a plane crash on August 9, 2024, that killed all 62 people on board. The investigation found negligence and safety failures, including problems with the aircraft’s de-icing system, which contributed to the accident.Key Facts
- The crash involved an ATR 72-500 plane traveling from Cascavel to Guarulhos airport.
- All 62 people on board—58 passengers and 4 crew members—died when the plane crashed in Vinhedo, outside Sao Paulo.
- Voepass owner and president José Luiz Felicio Filho is among those formally accused.
- The police accused 15 employees of endangering air traffic safety, which could lead to prison sentences up to 12 years.
- Some employees allegedly failed to report technical problems in the aircraft’s logbooks.
- The aircraft’s de-icing system failed repeatedly during 136 flights and was manually turned on and off.
- The plane was allowed to depart despite known severe icing conditions and previous de-icing failures on the same day.
- Investigators suggest the aviation agency ANAC may also face scrutiny for their role in the crash.
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