Brazilian Plane Crash Investigation Reveals Critical Moments Before Impact
Black box data shows pilots struggled with altitude loss and power issues before the fatal crash that killed 62 people.
- Investigators have retrieved the black box but its contents don't clarify the crash's cause.
- Pilots noticed a steep loss of altitude one minute before the crash and called for more power.
- The aircraft, an ATR-72, spiraled out of control and crashed near São Paulo, killing all on board.
- No emergency or adverse weather conditions were reported by the pilots before the crash.
- Experts speculate that icing on the plane's wings may have contributed to the accident.