Specifications of the ATR 72-500 Aircraft That Crashed in Brazil and Killed 61 People

BRAZIL – An ATR 72-500 passenger plane carrying 61 people crashed outside São Paulo on Friday (9/8/2024) afternoon, killing everyone on board.

Airline Voepass confirmed that all 61 people on board flight 2283 died at the scene. Flight tracking data showed that the ATR 72-500, a twin-engine turboprop, descended 17,000 feet in just over a minute, but it was not immediately clear why it did so.

ATR 72-500 Aircraft Specifications

The ATR 72-500 is the latest generation of turboprop aircraft offering a combination of technology, comfort, passenger appeal, performance and cost efficiency.

This aircraft is widely used by various airlines for regional flights around the world. Because, it offers low costs in its class, as well as efficiency and reliability. Therefore it is very suitable for use for local flights.

The ATR 72-500 is the latest development of the ATR 72. There are several changes to the interior design, new propeller system, and others.

The standard ATR 72-500 has a forward cargo door configuration, consisting of 68 seats with 31-inch pitch, with straight partitions including the forward cabin flight attendant station.

ATR 72-500 engine

Powered by the PW127 engine, also used in the ATR 42-500, the ATR 72-500 delivers outstanding short-field performance for an aircraft of this size, even on difficult, hot and high-altitude airfields.

Its operating weight complies with new regulations that increase the standard passenger weight and gives the ATR 72-500 a maximum range of 890 Nm or a round trip of 420 Nm (without refuelling), both with a full passenger load.

The secondary structures of the ATR 42 and ATR 72 are mostly made of composite materials, which are not easily corroded. In addition, the ATR 72 innovates by using carbon fiber for its outer wings and composite tail, further reducing weight.

The ATR 72-500 has very low operating costs compared to its turboprop and jet competitors in the general regional sector. Turboprops are unmatched in the short-haul sector.

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