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 Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team, crashed in Medellín, Colombia, resulting in nearly all fatalities and only six survivors.
- The crew reported electrical problems and declared an emergency, with investigators also probing claims the aircraft ran out of fuel as its route slightly exceeded the plane's range.
- The crash tragically ended the Chapecoense team's "dream season" ahead of their Copa Sudamericana final match, leading to the tournament's suspension.
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