Yesterday, a plane crash occurred in Brazil’s Amazon forest, in the state of Acre bordering Peru and Bolivia.
The accident claimed the lives of 12 people, including an infant aged 17 months.
The plane, owned by ART Taxi Aéreo, burst into flames upon crashing. All ten passengers, as well as the pilot and co-pilot, were killed in the incident.
The plane had just taken off from Rio Branco International Airport, Acre’s capital, and was heading toward the city of Elvira in the neighboring state of Amazonas.
The news was reported by Globonews.
Local authorities issued a statement confirming that emergency services, including ambulances and fire trucks, were dispatched to the crash site swiftly.
They also assured that all necessary resources would be utilized to recover the bodies and to contain the fast-spreading flames to prevent further damage.
The aircraft, a Caravan model, crashed in a remote area, making it challenging for emergency teams to reach the site.
Background
Plane crashes in Brazil’s Amazon region are relatively rare, but they attract national attention when they occur.
This region has many remote areas, making air travel often essential. However, these isolated locations can also complicate rescue operations.
The airline, ART Taxi Aéreo, has yet to release a statement. Past incidents involving small aircraft in Brazil have sometimes led to increased safety measures.
The authorities are likely to conduct a comprehensive investigation, given the tragic loss of life.
It’s worth noting that Brazil has improved its aviation safety record in recent years.
Nonetheless, incidents like this one remind us of the ongoing risks, especially in hard-to-reach areas.