On Saturday, bad weather caused a plane crash in the Brazilian Amazon, taking the lives of fourteen people.
A small propeller plane crashed in the Brazilian Amazon during bad weather, near the end of its 400-kilometer journey from Manaus to Barcelos, a remote jungle town. The crash claimed the lives of all 12 passengers and two crew members on board. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
Initial information suggests the plane may have run out of runway while landing in Barcelos amid heavy rain and low visibility. The aircraft in question was reported to be an EMB-110, a twin-engine turboprop made by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer.
The plane’s owner, Manaus Aerotáxi, stated that the aircraft and its crew met all necessary requirements for flying.
Amazonas Governor Wilson Lima expressed condolences to the victims’ families and friends, while the mayor of Barcelos mentioned that the plane was chartered by a local businessman involved in game fishing. The passengers were friends from various parts of Brazil who shared an interest in this sport.
Officials plan to transport the victims’ remains to Manaus for formal identification. Barcelos is a popular tourist destination, particularly for its proximity to several national parks.
September marks the beginning of the peak fishing season in Amazonas, known for its diverse ornamental fish species like the tucunaré, also called peacock bass.
SOURCE: BBC