An Avro RJ85 carrying 81 people crashed in Medellín, Colombia, Monday night, killing nearly everyone on board, including members of a first-division Brazilian soccer team.
Chartered Airplane Carrying Brazilian Soccer Team Crashes
Key Takeaways:
- An Avro RJ85 carrying 81 people, including a Brazilian first-division soccer team (Chapecoense) and journalists, crashed in Medellín, Colombia, with only six survivors.
- The crew reported electrical problems and declared an emergency before losing contact with air traffic control.
- Investigators are exploring whether the plane ran out of fuel, as its 1,605 nm route was slightly beyond the Avro's 1,600 nm range.
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