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Date : Tuesday, 8 July 2025 Location : Milan Bergamo Airport (Orio al Serio), Italy Aircraft Involved : Volotea Airbus A319-111 (Reg: EC-MTF) Flight : Scheduled to depart for Asturias, Spain (OVD) A tragic incident occurred at Milan Bergamo Airport on Tuesday morning, leading to the temporary closure of the airport and the cancellation of numerous flights. At approximately 10:20 a.m. local time, an unidentified 35-year-old man was fatally injured after being pulled into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319 while it was being pushed back on the taxiway. The individual was neither a passenger on the flight nor an employee of the airport, and the circumstances surrounding his presence on the tarmac are still under investigation by Italian authorities. As a result of the incident: All flight operations were suspended for nearly two hours 19 flights were canceled, and several others were diverted to nearby airports, including Milan Malpensa, Bologna, and Verona No injuries were reported amon...
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The worst accident in 2024 ,Voepass Linhas Aéreas

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The worst accident in 2024

An aviation accident that occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024. Here's a detailed summary

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Aircraft and Operator:

  • Type: ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500)
  • Owner/Operator: Voepass Linhas Aéreas
  • Registration: PS-VPB
  • Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN): 908

Accident Details:

  • Location: Near Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Time: Approximately 13:22 Local Time
  • Phase of Flight: En route
  • Departure Airport: Cascavel Airport, Paraná (CAC/SBCA)
  • Destination Airport: São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo (GRU/SBGR)
  • Fatalities: All 61 occupants (57 passengers and 4 crew members) perished.
  • Aircraft Damage: The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Summary:

  • The flight departed at 14:58 UTC, climbed to a cruising altitude of FL170, and then experienced a sudden sharp descent at 16:21 UTC.
  • Online videos show the aircraft in a fully developed spin with little to no forward speed before it impacted a residential area and burst into flames.
  • In the area of the accident, a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) was active, indicating severe icing conditions between FL120 and FL210.
  • Both the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were recovered.

Weather Information:

METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report):

  • Campinas (14 km WNW of the accident location):
  • SBKP 091632Z: Winds 360° at 7 knots, visibility 4000 meters, light rain, mist, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1019.
  • SBKP 091600Z: Winds 020° at 8 knots, clear skies, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1020.

Investigation:

  • Investigating Agency: CENIPA (Brazilian Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center)
  • Confidence Rating: The information available is primarily from news, social media, or unofficial sources.

Additional Information:

  • History of the Aircraft: The aircraft had previously been operated under different registrations, including PK-PAV, OY-YAJ, F-ORAI, I-LZAN, F-ORAB, and F-WWEZ.
  • Media: Photos and videos related to the incident are available, showing the aircraft and the accident scene.
  • This accident is noted as the worst accident in 2024 and the 5th worst involving this aircraft type.

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