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Brazil Grounds Airline Voepass Following Fatal 2024 Crash

The suspension comes after safety violations and unresolved issues linked to the crash that killed 62 people near Sao Paulo last August.

FILE - The debris of an airplane that crashed the previous day lays in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, early Aug. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A Voepass twin-engine plane fell almost vertically, landed on its belly and exploded in flames in August 2024, killing the four crew and 58 passengers

Overview

  • Brazil's aviation authority has suspended Voepass Airlines' operating license due to ongoing safety concerns and regulatory violations.
  • The airline's ATR 72-500 plane crashed in August 2024, killing all 62 people on board in Brazil's worst air disaster in nearly two decades.
  • Preliminary investigations pointed to a failure in the aircraft's de-icing system, though the official cause of the crash is still under review.
  • Authorities previously mandated changes to Voepass' operations, including increased ground time for maintenance, but found the airline failed to address key issues.
  • Voepass, which operates regional flights across 15 Brazilian cities, has stated its operations are safe but acknowledged the suspension's significant impact on passengers.