Brazil Plane Crash Kills 14

A tragic plane crash occurred in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, claiming the lives of all 14 individuals on board, as confirmed by Amazonas state Governor Wilson Lima.

The Embraer PT-SOG aircraft, originating from Manaus, the Amazonas state capital, was attempting to land in adverse weather conditions, characterized by heavy rain when the accident transpired, according to local media reports.

The passengers on board were Brazilian tourists en route to a fishing expedition, AP reports.

Video footage shared by the Globo television network depicted the crashed plane situated on a muddy dirt track amidst lush green foliage. A group of bystanders could be seen nearby, sheltering themselves with umbrellas.

The Brazilian Air Force promptly dispatched a team from Manaus Aerotaxi to collect information and preserve evidence relevant to the investigation into the crash.

Manaus Aerotaxi Says It's Investigating the Brazil Plane Crash

Manaus Aerotaxi, the airline involved, issued a statement acknowledging the accident and confirming their ongoing investigation without disclosing details regarding casualties or injuries, according to Reuters.

They requested privacy for those affected and pledged to provide necessary information and updates as the investigation progressed.

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) reported that investigators from the Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) had been called in to commence a probe into the crash of the small aircraft, an Embraer Bandeirante, with the registration PT-SOG.

Governor Lima, in an interview with O Globo newspaper, revealed that the bodies had already been removed from the aircraft and identified the victims as Brazilian tourists.

He cited heavy rainfall in the region and speculated that the accident's probable cause was an error in the landing route.

12 Passengers, 2 Crews Die in Brazil Plane Crash

The small propeller plane was nearing the conclusion of its 400-kilometer (248-mile) journey between Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, and the remote jungle town of Barcelos when the incident occurred.

Tragically, all 12 passengers and two crew members on board lost their lives, per BBC.

Initial information suggested that the plane ran out of runway during its descent into Barcelos amid heavy rain and poor visibility, according to Amazonas state security secretary Vinicius Almeida.

The aircraft in question, an EMB-110, is a twin-engine turboprop manufactured by Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer, as reported by G1, a Brazilian news site.

Manaus Aerotáxi, the plane's owner, affirmed that the aircraft and its crew met all required standards for flying. Governor Wilson Lima expressed his condolences and stated that response teams had been on-site to provide necessary assistance since the crash.

Barcelos is a well-known tourist destination situated in proximity to several national parks. September marks the start of the peak fishing season in Amazonas, which is renowned for its diverse species of ornamental fish, including the tucunaré, also known as peacock bass.

Amazonas, characterized by its vast expanse of lush rainforests, stands as a prime destination for adventure travelers, Al Jazeera noted.

Annually, the region draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, as reported by Amazonastur, the state tourism company.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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