Passenger plane crash in Brazil’s Sao Paulo

Terrifying footage shows the moment a passenger plane plunged into an out-of-control death spiral before crashing in Brazil with dozens on board.

Around 62 people were aboard the VOEPASS flight when it plummeted on Friday, according to the airline.

The local firefighters corps confirmed that the plane fell in the city of Vinhedo, but did not offer more details.

Chilling footage shared by Brazil’s TV GloboNews showed a plane spiraling out of the sky before the crash. Another angle shows the plane’s sickening descent, before a huge plume of black smoke is seen rising from the ground.

‘VOEPASS has activated all means to support those involved,’ a statement from the airline said. ‘There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred or the current situation of the people on board.’

The plane had 58 passengers and four crew members aboard and was on its way from Cascavel to Guarulhos when it crashed.

Sao Paulo federal police told ABC that one resident was injured following the impact.

Hospitals in Vinhedo and Valinhos have been put on alert to receive any potential wounded.

Sao Paulo’s governor is returning from Vitoria to manage the situation, according to officials.

Footage shared by Brazilian media showed a large area on fire and smoke coming out of an apparent plane fuselage.

Brazil’s airport authority Infraero did not immediately confirm the information after a request from The Associated Press.

According to the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), the plane was an ATR-72-500 turboprop with 68 seats.

It is manufactured by French company ATR, one of the largest aviation manufacturers in the world.