Voepass flight 1107, en route from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, experienced a sudden and dramatic emergency shortly after takeoff. The plane crashed into a densely populated area, killing all 15 passengers and crew members on board. The investigation, overseen by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), aims to determine the precise cause of the crash.
However, the investigation is ongoing. The plane was a Boeing 737 MAX 8, a popular model of aircraft known for its fuel efficiency and safety. The plane was also equipped with a fly-by-wire system, which allows pilots to control the aircraft with electronic signals. This system is considered a modern safety feature, but it has also been linked to a series of accidents in recent years.
The plane’s flight data recorder (FDR) should indicate whether the aircraft’s de-icing system was activated, said Greg Feith, a former U.S. National Transportation Safety Board investigator who probed the 1994 crash of an ATR-72 in Indiana. The FDR could also indicate the presence of alerts related to ice formation and stall speed, added Eder Luiz Oliveira, who teaches airplane maintenance at Unesp University, in the state of São Paulo. INVESTIGATING CANCELLATIONS According to data from FlightAware, only two of the 190 ATR 72 flights operated in Brazil on Aug. 9 were canceled, both by Voepass, the country’s fourth-largest airline by market share. At least 13 different ATR aircraft took off or landed in the region of the accident.
The pilot, who spoke to the FAA, said they received no specific instructions, and yet they chose to avoid the area. Here’s a breakdown of the incident:
1. **Icing and its impact:**
– Icing can occur on aircraft surfaces, leading to a decrease in lift and increase in drag.
CENIPA is the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Board. The ATR 72-500 aircraft, a turboprop aircraft, is a popular choice for regional air travel. It is known for its fuel efficiency and reliability, making it a popular choice for airlines and operators. The ATR 72-500 is a medium-sized aircraft, with a capacity of 70 to 80 passengers.
The event was a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the power of chance. Freire’s reflections on the event were deeply personal and insightful. He saw it as a catalyst for his own philosophical and pedagogical journey. The crash, he believed, had a profound impact on his understanding of the world and his role as a teacher.
