CNN reported the location of the crash through geolocation, and dramatic videos surfaced on social media, showing gray smoke rising from the scene. In response to the tragedy, the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, and the Vinhedo City Hall declared three days of mourning to honor the victims.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his condolences on X, formerly known as Twitter, and called for a moment of silence for the victims of the disaster.
Black Box Data Released
During a press conference, Brazil’s Civil Aviation Agency confirmed that the plane, built in 2010, was in good operating condition, with valid registration and airworthiness certificates.
The black box revealed the pilot’s final message about the icing conditions, and the malfunctioning de-icing system was identified as the likely cause of the crash.
