What started as an ordinary morning in Sao Paulo quickly turned into chaos when a small plane crashed into a bus while attempting an emergency landing.
The dramatic incident unfolded around 7:20 AM local time in the Barra Funda neighborhood, located in the western part of the city.
Eyewitnesses Describe Explosion and Thick Smoke
Residents and passersby were shocked by the sudden crash, with some reporting a loud explosion followed by a thick cloud of black smoke rising into the sky.
Local media outlet Globo captured footage from the scene, showing the wreckage of both the aircraft and the bus engulfed in flames as firefighters worked to control the blaze.
Flight Details and Timeline of the Crash
According to reports, the aircraft—identified as a King Air F90—took off from Campo de Marte Airport at approximately 7:15 AM, heading toward Porto Alegre.
Just five minutes later, something went terribly wrong, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing on the street.
That’s when the plane collided with the bus.
No Passengers on the Bus, But Questions Remain
Fortunately, officials confirmed that no passengers were on the bus at the time of the crash.
However, details regarding how many people were aboard the plane and whether there were any injuries remain unclear.
The reason behind the emergency landing is also yet to be determined.