Tragedy Strikes as Small Plane Crashes in Brazil, Claiming 14 Lives
A grim incident unfolded in Brazil on Saturday when a small plane crashed, resulting in the loss of all 14 lives aboard. The ill-fated flight included 12 tourists, as well as the pilot and copilot, according to local reports.
The crash, which took place in the Barcelos region of the Brazilian northern state of Amazonas, involved a Bandeirante model aircraft, as reported by the local Brazilian outlet, Metrópoles, citing the local mayor.
The aircraft, registered as Embraer PT-SOG, had departed from Manaus, the capital of Amazonas and the largest city in the Amazon. Its journey was marred by heavy rain as it attempted to land, eventually leading to the tragic crash, as described in local media accounts.
The passengers aboard were Brazilian tourists, who had embarked on their journey with the intention of enjoying a fishing trip, as per the reports.
At the time of the accident, there were 12 passengers on board, accompanied by the pilot and copilot, according to a spokesperson from Barcelos city hall, who shared this information with Metrópoles.
In the wake of this devastating incident, local authorities, along with the Brazilian Air Force, have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
For now, the Brazilian aviation authorities, known as Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil, have not responded to requests for comments from Fox News Digital.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.