Icing, De-icing Failures Blame Brazil Crash
Investigators concluded that the Voepass ATR 72-500 crash near Vinhedo on August 9, 2024, was the result of a deadly combination of severe icing, recurring de-icing system failures, and pilot distractions, set against a Voepass culture of normalizing deviations that left preexisting mechanical issues unaddressed. The final Cenipa report cites multiple contributing factors, including crew actions, weather conditions, and regulatory oversight, and urges changes to de-icing procedures in collaboration with EASA and ATR to prevent similar tragedies.
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About ATR
ATR is a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Blagnac, France, a suburb of Toulouse. The company was founded in 1981 as a joint venture between Aérospatiale of France and Aeritalia of Italy. Its main products are the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. ATR has sold more than 1,700 aircraft and has over 200 operators in more than 100 countries.
Everything about ATR →- Country
- France
- Headquarters
- Tunis–Carthage International Airport, Blagnac
- Inception
- 1982
- Website
- https://www.atr-aircraft.com/