Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Summary
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former employees of Voepass airline linked to a deadly plane crash in August 2024 that killed all 62 people onboard. The investigation found negligence, technical problems, and poor safety practices contributed to the crash.Key Facts
- The crash occurred near Vinhedo, outside Sao Paulo, killing 58 passengers and 4 crew members.
- Voepass owner Jose Luiz Felicio Filho is among those accused.
- Charges include endangering air traffic safety and hiding technical problems in aircraft records.
- The plane’s de-icing system failed repeatedly on 136 flights before the crash.
- The aircraft flew into severe icing conditions despite known system failures that same day.
- Those accused could face up to 12 years in prison.
- A two-year investigation revealed careless maintenance and organizational mistakes.
- The Brazilian Air Force also found icing, mechanical failures, and pilot distractions caused the accident.
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