In brief
The incident occurred early Friday morning as the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, igniting a fire and leaving chaos in its wake.
A tragic accident unfolded in the Barra Funda neighborhood of São Paulo on Friday morning when a small plane collided with Avenida Marques de São Vicente, resulting in the deaths of both pilots aboard. The crash, which occurred around 7:20 a.m. local time, also injured six individuals on the ground. Among the injured were five passengers on a bus that was struck by debris from the plane and a motorcyclist who was in proximity to the incident. Thankfully, all bus passengers managed to escape before the fire engulfed the vehicle.Firefighters responded rapidly, reaching the scene within ten minutes. Captain Ronaldo Melo of São Paulo’s fire department described the fire as "very aggressive," quickly spreading amid the wreckage. Eyewitness videos captured the devastation, showing the burning remnants of the aircraft and thick black smoke billowing into the sky.Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the crash. The plane had taken off from Campo de Marte Airport, with its destination set for Porto Alegre, situated about 700 miles to the south. As investigations continue, the city mourns the loss of life in this tragic accident.
