LaMia Airlines Flight 2933 facts for kids
LaMia Airlines Flight 2933 was a flight operated by LaMia. It crashed near the city of Medellín in Colombia. The airplane was carrying players from the Chapecoense football team. The plane crashed on November 28, 2016, at about 10:00 PM local time.
Sadly, 71 people died in the crash. Seven people survived at first. However, one of the survivors, a goalkeeper named Danilo, died a few hours later. The three Chapecoense players who survived were Alan Ruschel, Jakson Follmann, and Neto.
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The Flight and Its Passengers
The airplane involved was a British Aerospace 146. Its registration number was CP-2933. This plane was flying from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, to Medellín, Colombia.
The main reason for this flight was to take the Chapecoense football team to a big game. They were going to play in the 2016 Copa Sudamericana final. This was a very important match for the team.
What Happened During the Flight
The investigation showed that the plane ran out of fuel. This happened because the pilots did not plan enough fuel for the trip. They also did not make an emergency stop to refuel.
The plane lost power to all its engines. This happened just before it reached the airport in Medellín. The pilots tried to land, but the plane crashed into a mountain.
The Impact and Aftermath
The crash was a huge tragedy for the football world. Many people around the globe felt very sad. Football teams and fans showed their support for Chapecoense.
Many tributes were held for the victims. People observed moments of silence before games. Fans gathered in stadiums to remember those who died. The football community came together to help the team and the families.
The Chapecoense team had to rebuild after this event. New players joined, and the team continued to play. The crash is a reminder of how important flight safety is.
Images for kids
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A rescue worker looking at the destroyed airplane.
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Rescue workers at the crash site.
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Rescue workers finding the people aboard the plane.
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The aircraft when still operated by Mesaba Airlines for Northwest Airlink
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Brazilian and Mercosur flags at half staff at the National Congress Building in Brasília
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A vigil attended by thousands was held in Chapecó, the hometown of Chapecoense
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A minute of silence observed before a football match in San Cristóbal, Venezuela
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See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 2933 de LaMia para niños
