The black box from the devastating plane crash in Brazil last week has reportedly revealed the final moments of those on board.
On August 9, a VoePass aircraft traveling from Cascavel in Paraná to Guarulhos in São Paulo crashed, resulting in the deaths of all 62 individuals onboard.
An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is currently underway.
The plane went down in a residential area of Vinhedo, Brazil. Miraculously, no one on the ground sustained injuries.
The Brazilian Air Force announced that the plane was flying normally at 1:20 pm but subsequently stopped communicating with air traffic control.
Among the 62 victims, 60 have been identified, and 30 bodies have been released to their families, as per reports.
The propellers of the ATR 72-500 are positioned near the cockpit atop the fuselage, which investigators note creates significant noise, reportedly making it challenging to interpret conversations.
On August 14, Brazilian television network Globo reported that the black box indicated the two pilots had noticed a sudden drop in altitude.
Copilot Humberto de Campos Alencar e Silva was heard questioning ‘what was happening’ and called for an increase in power to stabilize the aircraft and prevent it from descending further.
This exchange occurred just one minute before the crash, and it is believed that the plane lost altitude and fell to the ground within that brief period.
The recording reportedly concluded with the screams of passengers and a loud crash.
Remarkably, an individual who was supposed to be on the flight has shared their experience of being prevented from boarding the doomed plane.
Adriano Assis was unable to board due to running late after confusing his flight details.
In a statement regarding the crash, VoePass said: “The aircraft took off from Cascavel-PR bound for Guarulhos Airport, with 58 passengers and four crew members on board. VOEPASS has taken all measures to support those involved.
“There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred or the current situation of the people on board. The Company is providing support via telephone at 0800 9419712, available 24 hours a day, providing information to all its passengers, family members and employees.”.