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On the night of November 29, a regional airliner carrying players from the Brazilian club Chapecoense crashed in Colombia. Club employees and journalists were also on board. 76 people died, five more were taken to hospital by rescuers.

The plane crashed for an unknown reason before reaching 30 kilometers from Medellin airport in Colombia.

The airliner LMI2933 took off from the Bolivian Santa Cruz de la Sierra at 18:18 pm on November 28 local time (1:18 Moscow time). In five hours (6:00 Moscow time) the pilots reported dispatchers about problems on board related to power supply. The airport cleared the runway for an emergency landing, and the plane began flying in circles to run out of fuel, according to FlightRadar24 data.

Another 15 minutes later the plane crashed near the city of La Union. It broke into two pieces when it hit the ground. What exactly caused the disaster is unknown. Rescuers have not yet found the flight recorders; Search efforts have been suspended due to heavy rain. It is possible that the plane may have run out of fuel.

Almost the entire Chapecoense football team died in the disaster.

The Brazilian club was flying to Medellin for the final match of the Copa Sudamericana, in which Chapecoense was to meet with the Colombian Atlético Nacional. There were 22 football players on the plane. In addition, there were 25 more club representatives on board (coaches, doctors, managers), as well as data Caracol Radio, three “friends of the club”. 22 journalists flew with Chapecoense to the match. According to the latest data, 76 people died.

Five people survived

Rescuers took four passengers and a flight attendant to the hospital. The condition of the two victims is assessed as stable, the surviving football player Alan Ruschel is conscious. In addition to Ruschel, goalkeepers Marcos Danilo and Jackson Folman survived the crash. Brazilian journalist Rafael Hensel also managed to escape. The only survivor of the crew was flight attendant Ximena Suarez.

The Civil Aviation Authority also reported that flight engineer Erwin Tumiri survived the crash. Local media learned, that defender Elio Neto could also survive the fall. Officially, the police reported that only five people survived, and another victim died on the way to the hospital.

The team should not have been on this flight

According to El Tiempo, shortly before departure, the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority banned Chapecoense from chartering to Medellin, forcing the team to book a commercial flight.

Football clubs around the world expressed their condolences to the Brazilian team

One of the first about solidarity announced at Atlético Nacional, with whom Chapecoense was flying to a match. Words of condolences came from other clubs and players, including Russian. The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has already announced that all games will be suspended for now.

Manchester United's thoughts are with Chapecoense and those affected by the tragedy in Colombia.

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Black boxes from crashed plane in Colombia found

The flight recorders of the plane that crashed on November 29, 30 kilometers from Medellin airport, have been found in Colombia. This was reported by the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority.

The black boxes are in good condition, the department said.

Plane that crashed in Colombia required landing due to lack of fuel

Before the disaster, the pilot of flight LMI2933 that crashed in Colombia, Miguel Quiroga, loudly demanded from air traffic controllers to land due to lack of fuel. Sources of the newspaper El Tiempo told about this.

By the time of the fall, the plane was already making its third waiting circle near the airport, since landing priority was assigned to another flight from Bogota, which had previously reported problems with its instruments.

Surviving flight attendant Jimena Suarez also spoke about the fuel shortage. However, in the official preliminary report on the crash, Colombian authorities stated that the pilot reported to dispatchers only about problems with electronics.

Rescuers also finally established the number of victims of the disaster. There were only 68 passengers on board, not 72 as previously reported. Four people missed their flight. Of the 77 passengers and crew members, seven survived the disaster; one survivor subsequently died in hospital.

Sources say the pilot of the LaMia flight, Miguel Alejandro Quiroga Murakami, continuously asked in a raised voice to land due to lack of fuel, and then directed the plane towards the airport (Spanish).EL TIEMPO

A plane carrying 72 passengers, including football players from the Brazilian club Chapecoense, crashed in Colombia. RIA Novosti reports this with reference to the Univision TV channel.

According to the TV channel, in addition to 72 passengers there were also 9 crew members on board.

Reuters reported that the number of victims of the Lamia Airlines plane crash in Colombia was 76 people. Thus, 5 people survived the plane crash.

Among them are a flight attendant, Chapecoense goalkeeper Danilo, team defender Alan Roshal and a massage therapist. Alan Roshal has a broken hip and an open head wound.

Previously it was reported that 15 survived, but this information was not confirmed.

360 Radio Colombia, citing a police spokesman in the Colombian city of Medellin, reports that search and rescue efforts have been suspended due to the fact that there are no more survivors at the scene of the accident. Up to 500 people took part in the rescue efforts, including military and national police officers.

The mayor of the neighboring city of La Ceja cited three possible reasons for the plane crash, including lack of fuel, technical problems with the plane and weather conditions.

Earlier it was reported that the crew signaled low fuel level. The pilots of the plane that crashed in Colombia sent an emergency message at 22:00 local time about electrical problems on board. About an hour later the plane crashed.

It also became known that the Chapecoense players changed the plane right before departure and boarded the ill-fated airliner. According to El Tiempo, representatives of the Brazilian aviation forced the players to board the plane, which subsequently collapsed.

The athletes were due to arrive at the hotel this morning and begin training at the Estadio Attanasio Girardot to take part in the first Copa Sudamericana final match.

It is reported that the crashed plane had previously transported football players from the Argentine national team and the Colombian Atlético Nacional team. The president of the latter, Juan Carlos de la Cuesta, claims that his players have flown on this airliner more than once.

A photo appeared on Twitter of a local publication where the wreckage of the airliner is clearly visible. Judging by the image, the hull of the aircraft received significant damage from the impact with the ground, while its debris did not scatter over any significant distance.

Media reports that the Chapecoense players managed to take a selfie with the pilot of the airliner that crashed over Colombia. Allegedly, one of the players sent the photo to his girlfriend shortly before takeoff or during a stopover in Bolivia.

Due to the plane crash, the Brazilian Football Federation decided to postpone the final matches indefinitely. Currently, an option is being considered in which Chapecoense and Nacional will field their youth squads for the games.

Famous football players, including Galatasaray player Lukas Podolski and Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva, spoke out about the tragedy. The German striker called for prayers for those killed in the plane crash.

The football players were heading to the Colombian city of Medellin to participate in the South American Cup match.

Colombian authorities confirm that a plane carrying a football team crashed in the province of Antioquia in the La Union area. According to radio station 360 Radio Colombia, rescue service personnel have now arrived at the crash site.

Also, according to the radio station, crew members of the plane that crashed in Colombia gave a signal about low fuel level. It is reported that the pilots were planning to make an emergency landing at the nearest airport, but the plane crashed.

In Colombia, not far from Medellin, a plane carrying 72 passengers crashed, including football players from the Brazilian club Chapecoense, who were to take part in the first final match of the Copa Sudamericana against the Colombian Atlético Nacional.

Right now, 75 people are known to have died. The full list of people who got on board is known - in addition to the football players and the plane crew (there were 9 crew members), there were also Chapecoense executives, coaching staff, technical staff, journalists and honored guests. Among the passengers was the son of Paulo Paixao, a former CSKA physical training coach.

What team crashed?

Chapecoense is a little-known team in Russia; it does not have players familiar to our fans. Chapecoense languished at the bottom of Serie D for a long time, left it in 2009, and in 7 years reached the final of the Copa Sudamericana. This fall, Chapecoense reached such a high point for the first time in history. The match in Colombia was supposed to be the most important in the club's history...

How did this happen?

Citing Colombian sources, Brazil's Globo reported that the plane lost contact with the ground shortly after midnight and crashed 30 km before its planned arrival. Air traffic controllers lost contact with the pilots as the plane flew over the cities of La Ceja and Aberhorral. The missing plane took off at 15:35 local time from Sao Paulo and landed in Eastern Bolivia, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The plane crashed in the city of La Union, 30 km from Medellin.

It did not explode, largely thanks to the efforts of the crew - the pilots knew that the plane was running out of fuel and circled over the area. If not for this, an explosion would have been inevitable.

The first photographs have already been received from the scene.

Why did this happen?

Mayor of La Ceja Elkin Ospina stated that the cause of the plane crash was a lack of fuel. Another version, in the official release of the aviation authorities, states that the plane crashed due to an electronics failure.

What was the team flying on?

Chapecoense was flying on a charter aircraft CP-2933. At the beginning of the month, the Argentina national team flew on it.

During the fall, the plane split in half. It is important that SR-2933 has already suffered 10 plane crashes, most of them during landing.

What do they say at the scene?

The rescue operation at Medellin airport is being carried out by more than 90 rescuers from the nearby cities of La Union, Rionegro, El Carmen de Vibroal and La Ceja. Heavy rain complicates the situation. A state of emergency has been declared in the city, and Air Force helicopters are searching for surviving passengers. “It’s hard to find survivors, it’s a wooded area,” he says Hugo Botero Lopez, Mayor of La Union.

“We are working with local authorities in connection with the emergency situation that occurred with the Chapecoense aircraft,” the airport wrote on Twitter.

What do they write in Brazil?

Chapecoense posted a short message on their official Facebook page: “Given the conflicting reports coming from different journalistic sources regarding the crash of the plane carrying Chapecoense players, we refrain from commenting and await official statements from the Colombian air authorities. May God be with our athletes, leaders, journalists and other members of the delegation.”
Flamengo's official Twitter account added the Chapecoense logo to its avatar and wrote: "The whole nation is with you."

Are there any survivors?

Yes. Defender taken to La Ceja hospital Alan Ruschel, rescued from the wreckage of the plane. It is reported that Alan has multiple broken bones, hips, and lacerations to the head. At the hospital, he asked the doctors to keep his wedding ring and inquired about the condition of his loved ones. His wife, Amanda Ruschel, wrote on Instagram: "Thank God Alan is in hospital in a stable condition."

The second survivor is the Chapecoense goalkeeper. Danilo Padilla. It’s surprising that before the flight, Rushel posted a photo of himself on Instagram - just with Danilo. Third - Jackson Vollmann. Defender Neto was hospitalized with a severe head injury.

Another survivor already taken to the hospital is a flight attendant. Jimena Suarez.

Another 9 Chapecoense players, according to Globo Esporte, did not fly to the match and escaped the plane crash.

Rescuers near the site of a plane crash in Colombia

On November 29, a plane from Brazil with a football team on board crashed in Colombia. NV monitors all the details

22:33 Black boxes discovered

In the evening, rescuers found the plane's flight recorders. The black boxes are in good condition.

18:46 Cup for Chapecoense

The Colombian football club Atlético Nacional, with whom the Brazilian team Chapecoense, which crashed in a plane crash, was supposed to play in the final of the Copa Sudamericana, asked to give it the trophy.

18:27 Latest video from the plane that crashed in Colombia

18:07 Miraculous rescues

The son of the head coach of Chapecoense forgot his passport at home and was unable to board the flight. But goalkeeper Marcelo did not fly with the team because he was celebrating his birthday.

16:37 Six survivors

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed that six people survived the plane crash.

Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel;

Goalkeeper Jackson Folman;

Defender Zampier Neto;

Flight attendant Ximena Suarez;

Brazilian sports journalist Rafael Henzel;

Flight engineer Ervina Tumiri.

16:08 Photo of the plane crash in Colombia

14:11 Media: Goalkeeper died

360 Radio Colombia, globoesportecom and Noticias Caracol report that another survivor of the plane crash, Chapecoense goalkeeper Danilo, has died in hospital.

14:02 Media: another survivor found

Caracol TV reports that defender Zampier Neto was found alive at the site of a plane crash in Colombia. He is taken to the nearest medical center.

13:50 Mourning declared in Brazil

Brazil has declared mourning after a plane crash in Colombia carrying Brazilian football players.

13:26 Brazilians from Donetsk Shakhtar about the plane crash in Colombia

Shakhtar's Brazilian legionnaires commented on the plane crash in Colombia. Fred admitted that it was difficult for him to wake up to the news. Dentinho asked God to protect everyone who was involved in this plane crash.

12:11 New data on the dead

Reuters: Plane crash in Colombia killed 76 people, five survived.

11:44 Rescue operations suspended

360 Radio Colombia reports: There are no more survivors at the site of the Colombia plane crash, which is why search and rescue efforts have been suspended.

10:57 First video from the scene of the plane crash in Colombia

10:56 Conflicting data on survivors

It is not yet clear how many lives the plane crash in Colombia claimed. According to the latest data from Radio 360, 75 people died as a result of the plane crash, only six survived.

10:29 Media reported survivors

Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel, goalkeeper Danilo Padilla and one of the flight attendants survived, according to RCN radio. The footballers were taken to the San Juan de Dios hospital in the municipality of La Ceja (Department of Antioquia), and a flight attendant will soon be brought there. Rouschel, 27, was reported to have suffered a broken femur and a head injury.

Radio 360 reports that a Brazilian journalist is among the survivors of a plane crash in Colombia. He was taken to the hospital. According to the publication, as a result of the accident, the plane broke into two parts.

10:15 What is known about the Chapecoense football club

Chapecoense is a Brazilian football club based in the city of Chapeco, state of Santa Catarina. Since 2014, he has been playing in Serie A of the Brazilian Championship. Founded on May 10, 1973 by the merger of Atlético Chapecoense and Independente.

Already in 1977, the club won its first title as champions of the state of Santa Catarina, beating Avai in the final of the tournament with a score of 1:0. A year later, Chapecoense made its debut in the top division of the Brazilian championship - Serie A. In its first season in the elite, the team finished in 51st place. In 1979, Chapecoense finished 93rd in Serie A before being relegated.

In 1996, Chapecoense won its second state championship.

In 2007, the team won the state championship for the third time, and also took part in the Serie C of Brazil, where they qualified thanks to their victory in the 2006 State Cup.

10:13 25 dead reported

The Airlive portal reported that the plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 25 people.

09:54 All sporting events are canceled in Colombia

The South American Football Confederation has canceled all sporting events due to the plane crash in Colombia.

The message also noted that the President of Colombia is now heading to the site of the disaster.

Colombian football club Atlético Nacional expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the Brazilian team Chapecoense. The teams were to play against each other in the Colombian city of Medellin. This would have been the first (of two) Copa Sudamericana final match. The game was scheduled for the evening of November 30 (night of December 1, Kyiv time).

09:30 Media report 10 survivors

News site mioriente.com reported that at least ten people survived the plane crash in Colombia.

In turn, 360 Radio Colombia reports that 27 Brazilian football players were on the plane, one of them, defender Alan Ruschel, survived.

08:26 First photos published from the plane crash site in Colombia

The first photos have appeared from the plane crash site in Colombia.

08:00 Plane crash in Colombia: first data

It is reported that a plane from Brazil crashed in Colombia with more than 80 people on board, including players from the Chapecoense team from the city of Chapeco, playing in the Serie A of the Brazilian championship. The athletes were heading to the final match of the South American Cup against the local Atlético team.

The plane crash occurred at 22:15 local time (07:15 Kyiv time on Tuesday, November 29).

According to the flight safety service of the Antioquia Department, the plane disappeared from radar screens near Mount El Gordo.

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A plane crashed in Colombia with 81 people on board, including nine crew members and 72 passengers, including 22 players from the Brazilian football club Chapecoense, 28 members of the club's management, coaches and 22 journalists accompanying the sports team. delegation. According to the country's authorities, only six people survived the plane crash. According to Flightradar, the plane was flying to the Colombian city of Medellin from the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia and crashed about 45 km from the destination airport.

Representatives of the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority said that the airliner, which belonged to the Bolivian air carrier Lamia, crashed near the town of El Gordo near the municipality of La Union (Department of Antioquia), TASS reports. Rescuers quickly arrived at the crash site.

Later it became known that the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) suspended events under its auspices, including the final matches of the Copa Sudamericana, due to the disaster in Colombia, TASS reports. The final match of the South American Cup has been postponed.

“CONMEBOL confirms that it has been notified by the Colombian authorities that the plane carrying the Chapecoense delegation was involved in an accident in Colombia,” the organization said in a statement. "CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez is on his way to Medellin right now," the statement said.

Chapecoense is a Brazilian football club from the city of Chapeco (state of Santa Catarina). It was founded on May 10, 1973 by the merger of Atlético Chapecoense and Independente. Since 2014, he has been playing in Serie A of the Brazilian Championship. Chapecoense plays in the top league, where it currently ranks ninth.

Let us remind you that in recent years this is not the first crash of a plane on which members of the same sports team were flying. Thus, on September 7, 2011, a Yak-42D airliner of the Yak Service airline, en route to Minsk, crashed near Yaroslavl. On board the plane was the main team of the Lokomotiv hockey club (Yaroslavl). The athletes were flying to their first match of the KHL championship of the 2011/2012 season.

Then one person survived the disaster - aviation and radio maintenance engineer Alexander Sizov. The remaining 44 people (36 passengers and eight crew members) were killed.

Other similar tragedies included two more plane crashes. On January 5, 1950, a Li-2 plane carrying 11 hockey players, a doctor and a massage therapist for the Air Force hockey team crashed near the Sverdlovsk Koltsovo airport.

On August 11, 1979, two Aeroflot Tu-134A airliners (flights 7628 Chelyabinsk - Voronezh - Chisinau and 7880 Tashkent - Guryev - Donetsk - Minsk) collided in the sky near Dneprodzerzhinsk at an altitude of 8400 m, resulting in the death of all 178 people on board. people (94 on flight 7628 and 84 on flight 7880). Among the dead were 17 members of the Uzbek football club Pakhtakor, who were flying to Minsk for the game.