Chapecoense Plane Crash: Brazilian Air Force to Investigate

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The Brazilian Air Force has launched an investigation into the deadly plane crash on Friday in Vinhedo City. VoePass Flight 2283, carrying 81 passengers including the Chapecoense football team, crashed near the end of a scheduled two-hour flight from Bolivia to Colombia.

Investigation Underway

The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the crash, which killed 71 people. The pilot reported running out of fuel shortly before the plane crashed in the Andes. Authorities are also looking into the charter plane's maintenance history and operating procedures.

Tragedy for Chapecoense

The crash has devastated the Chapecoense football club, which was heading to Colombia for the Copa Sudamericana final. The team had won Brazil's second division title just days before the tragedy.

Bodies to be Repatriated

The bodies of the victims are being repatriated to Brazil. Search and rescue teams have been working tirelessly to locate and identify the remains.