Adriano Assis, a man from Rio de Janeiro, narrowly escaped a tragic plane crash in Brazil after he missed his flight due to a mix-up with the airline. The Voepass Flight 2283, which was flying from Cascavel to São Paulo, crashed on August 9, killing all 62 people on board. Assis arrived at the airport late and argued with an airline employee who ultimately denied him boarding, a decision he now credits as saving his life. He expressed gratitude towards the staff member during an emotional interview, which went viral on social media. Other passengers also reported similar mix-ups, leading them to miss the doomed flight. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has extended condolences to the victims' families following the disaster.