Ice buildup a possible cause of devastating plane crash in Brazil: Experts

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A deadly plane crash in Brazil last Friday was likely caused by icing on the exterior, according to experts.

Nearly 90 minutes after Voepass Flight 2283 departed Cascavel, Brazil, the ATR 72-500 turboprop plane crashed in a residential area near Sao Paolo, Brazil, killing all 62 people on board. Video showed the plane quickly descending and moving in a circular motion before crashing.

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