Know more about pilot Danilo Santos Romano and the tragic Brazil plane crash that took not just Captainโs life but more than 60 people who were on board
For the unversed, on Friday, August 9, a tragic plane crash in Brazil claimed the lives of 62 people on board, including a highly experienced pilot and a father traveling with his younger daughter.
Who is captain Danilo Santos Romano pilot of Voepass flight 2283 plane which crashed in Brazil and killed all on board
Flight captain, Danilo Santos Romano, who was the first victim to be identified following the crash that occurred in Sรฃo Paulo state. The 35-year-old had been a pilot for more than 10 years.
As per his LinkedIn profile, Danilo Santos Romano had joined Voepass airline in 2022. Living in Sรฃo Paulo, Romano had reportedly logged more than 4,500 flight hours.
A colleague described him as โalways smilingโ and โwilling to help.โ As per his Facebook profile, he recently, participated in a 15K race and celebrated the Palmeiras football club.
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Tragically, there are no chances of survivors from the plane crash in Vinhedo, SP.
My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time.๐๐#Brazil #planecrash #Boeing pic.twitter.com/iiwk3Mvucl
— Lianbawi (@the_singtangpa) August 9, 2024
What Exactly Happened?
Romano was at the controls of the twin-engine ATR 72-500, which crashed in a residential area of Vinhedo with 58 passengers and 4 crew members on board. Authorities confirmed on Saturday morning , August 10, that there were no survivors in the heartbreaking crash.
Victims of the Brazil Plane Crash
Among the victims of the Brazil plane crash were co-pilot Humberto de Campos Alencar e Silva, 61, and flight attendants Dรฉbora Soper Avila, 29, and Rubia Silva de Lima, 41.
Also lost in the crash were Josรฉ Cloves Arruda, 76, and his wife Maria Auxiliadora Vaz de Arruda, 74, as well as Rafael Fernando dos Santos, 41, and his 3-year-old daughter, Liz Ibba dos Santos.
The devastating plane crash in Brazil that tragically claimed the lives of all 62 people on board included Captain Danilo Santos Romano, a pilot with a decade of experience. Romano, aged 35, was the first victim identified following the disaster in Sรฃo Paulo state.
Romano hadโฆ pic.twitter.com/rgvXF2CNLC
— Aviation Passion (@Skynavigators) August 11, 2024
The father and daughter were reportedly traveling to Santa Catarina to celebrate Brazilian Fatherโs Day together. Additionally, reports reveals that, numerous doctors who were heading to a seminar were also on board.
These doctors includes Arianne Albuquerque Estavan Risso and Mariana Comiran Belim, clinical oncology residents from Cascavel Cancer Hospital.
The hospital released a statement praising their dedication and affection for their patients, expressing deep sorrow over their loss.
๐จ๐ง๐ทMajor plane crash in Brazil!
Expected dead 58 Passengers and 4 crew!
Plane exploded near houses but no people damaged yet on the ground hopefully.
More updates to come! pic.twitter.com/tgX4MS29ig
— James Rizk (@JamesRizk1) August 9, 2024
The official death toll of 61 was updated on Saturday when Voepass confirmed that a 58th passenger, Constantino Thรฉ Maia, was not on the manifest due to a โtechnical issue.โ
What Did Report Reveal?
As per reports, many passengers had shared updates on social media before the flight, unaware of the tragedy that would soon unfold. By midday Saturday, officials had removed nearly 30 bodies from the crash site.
The Sรฃo Paulo-bound plane had taken off from Cascavel at 11:56 a.m. local time on Friday and flew without incident for about an hour and a half.
The crew did not issue a distress call or report any adverse weather conditions, and there was no evidence they attempted to contact nearby regional airports, according to Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho.
Voepass CEO Eduardo Busch assured the public that the crew was competent, and investigations are ongoing to determine what caused the plane to descend over 13,000 feet in just one minute.
The planeโs black box, containing voice recordings and flight data, was recovered and will be analyzed for clues.
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