In brief
A light aircraft tragically crashed into a major thoroughfare in São Paulo on February 7, 2025, around 7:20 a.m. local time. The incident resulted in the deaths of both individuals onboard while injuring six others who were present on the ground, according to local authorities. The São Paulo fire department reported that among the injured were a motorcyclist and five passengers from a bus that was hit when the plane crashed, specifically a portion of the aircraft.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident and arrived just before 7:30 a.m. Capt. Ronaldo Melo described the scene, stating that the plane and bus were engulfed in flames, indicating a severe fire outbreak. Fortunately, all bus passengers managed to evacuate prior to the fire intensifying. Social media footage circulated showing the plane's wreckage ablaze and a substantial column of smoke rising from the crash site. While the exact cause of the accident remains unknown, preliminary reports suggested that the small aircraft may have crashed shortly after its departure. The plane had taken off from Campo de Marte Airport and was en route to Porto Alegre, which is located approximately 700 miles south of São Paulo.More than three hours post-crash, the fire department confirmed that they had concluded operations at the site. Local authorities continue to investigate the incident as they release more details regarding the tragic event.
