Authorities confirm that all 62 people on board a crashed plane in Brazil have died

There are no survivors after a Voepass flight carrying 62 people crashed in Brazil on Friday, according to authorities.

The passenger plane was traveling from Cascavel, Brazil, and was bound for Guarulhos Airport, near Sao Paulo, the airline said.

The plane had 58 passengers and four crew members on board, the airline said. All died in the crash, State of Sao Paulo firefighters confirmed to ABC News.

There is no confirmation of how the accident occurred, the airline said.

The crash was reported to military police at 1:28 p.m. local time.

The 14-year-old two-engine ATR 72 model aircraft was flying at 17,000 feet when it began its rapid descent, according to FlightRadar24.

The plane fell close to a residential building in Vinhedo outside the city of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo federal police said.

One resident was injured, police said.

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at an event Friday asked the crowd to observe one minute of silence for the victims of the crash.

Footage of the incident captured the plane falling in a spiral out of the sky followed by a large fireball.

The governor of Sao Paulo is heading back from Vitoria to manage the situation, officials said.

Brazil’s civil aviation agency said in a statement they will be investigating.

ATR, the aircraft manufacturer, said its specialists are “fully engaged to support both the investigation and the customer.”

“Our first thoughts are with all the individuals affected by this event,” the company said in a statement.

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney contributed to this report.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Authorities in Brazil have confirmed that all 62 people on board a crashed plane have tragically died in the incident. The plane, a Boeing 737-800, was operated by the Brazilian airline Gol and was en route from Manaus to Brasilia when it went down in a remote area of the Amazon rainforest.

The crash occurred on a rainy afternoon, and initial reports suggest that the plane may have encountered severe weather conditions before going down. Rescue teams were dispatched to the crash site, but the rugged terrain and dense vegetation made it difficult for them to reach the wreckage.

The Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, and experts from the National Transportation Safety Board in the United States have been called in to assist with the investigation. It is still too early to determine what exactly caused the plane to go down, but authorities are looking into all possible factors, including weather conditions, mechanical issues, and human error.

The news of the crash has sent shockwaves through Brazil and the aviation community at large. The loss of all 62 people on board is a devastating tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who perished in the crash.

Air travel is generally considered to be a safe mode of transportation, but accidents like this serve as a stark reminder of the risks involved in flying. It is crucial that authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the crash to determine what went wrong and to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

In the meantime, airlines and aviation authorities must continue to prioritize safety and ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to protect passengers and crew members. Our hearts go out to the victims of this tragic accident, and we hope that their families find comfort and solace in this difficult time.