In late November 2016, the Chapecoense football club was poised for success. The small-town team had successfully climbed the rankings, drawing David and Goliath comparisons for their wins against big-time teams and earning fans with their tight-knit teamwork. But on their way to play their first-ever international final in Medellín, 71 passengers – including most of the team and its entire coaching staff – died when their plane crashed into a mountain near Medellín.
The plane crash has been under intense scrutiny almost ever since it happened. On the final leg of the flight, pilot Miguel Quiroga declared...