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14 dead after plane crashes in Brazil's Amazon during stormy weather

  • A passenger plane carrying 14 people crashed in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, with no survivors.
  • The plane was attempting to land in Barcelos during heavy rains when it crashed into a structure at the airport.
  • On board were 12 Brazilian tourists heading to the Amazon for sport fishing, along with a pilot and co-pilot.
  • Two other planes had to abort their landings at Barcelos airport due to the inclement weather that day.
  • Brazil's air force is investigating the crash while the victims' bodies are being transported to the Amazonas state capital.
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