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Flight Near Vinhedo, Brazil, Experienced Rapid Altitude Changes Before Crash

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Recent flight tracking data has revealed the sequence of events leading up to the tragic crash of a plane near Vinhedo, Brazil. The aircraft, operated by Voepass Linhas Aéreas, experienced a series of rapid altitude changes before the final transmission was received.

According to the data, the flight was cruising at 17,000 feet until 1:21 p.m. local time, when it suddenly dropped approximately 250 feet in just 10 seconds. This was followed by a quick climb of about 400 feet in eight seconds. However, the situation took a turn as the plane then lost nearly 2,000 feet in a short span of time.

Subsequently, within a minute, the aircraft began a rapid descent, plummeting approximately 17,000 feet in just 60 seconds. The last recorded data transmission from the plane was at 1:22 p.m. local time, indicating the tragic end of the flight.

The sudden and drastic altitude changes raise questions about the circumstances leading to the crash and will undoubtedly be a focal point of the investigation into this aviation incident. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

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