Private Plane Crash in Brazil Claims 10 Lives, Investigation Underway

Mon Dec 23 2024 06:00:13 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Private Plane Crash in Brazil Claims 10 Lives, Investigation Underway

A tragic plane crash in Gramado has resulted in the deaths of ten family members, including a prominent businessman and his family.


The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff, has raised concerns regarding aviation safety protocols in challenging weather conditions.

In a somber incident on Sunday morning, a private plane took off from a nearby airport in Brazil before suffering a catastrophic failure that led to a crash in the city of Gramado, in southern Brazil. The pilot, Luiz Claudio Galeazzi, a well-known businessman, was flying the plane with nine family members on board, all of whom lost their lives in the tragedy. Authorities report that the plane collided with infrastructure including a building chimney, a house, and a furniture shop, injuring several individuals on the ground in the process.

Mr. Galeazzi, aged 61, had been taking his family to Jundiaí in São Paulo state when the accident occurred. Eyewitness accounts mention the plane appearing to accelerate just before the crash. "At the time, it was revving up. You could see that it was accelerating a lot," recounted local resident Nadia Hansen, who witnessed the horrific event unfold. Shortly after takeoff, the plane traveled roughly 3 kilometers before it plummeted into the urban area.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene to manage the wreckage and tend to injuries sustained by 17 individuals on the ground, two of whom are reported to be in serious condition. In light of the tragedy, Galeazzi & Associados, the corporate restructuring firm led by Mr. Galeazzi, issued a heartfelt tribute to their CEO, noting both his commitment to family and his professional legacy. The firm pledged to cooperate fully in the ongoing investigation.

Governor Eduardo Leite of Rio Grande do Sul stated that the crash's cause is being thoroughly investigated by the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (Cenipa). "The entire state is mobilized here to provide the necessary assistance," he noted during a press briefing at the crash site.

This disaster comes amidst a challenging year for Gramado, which was recently impacted by severe flooding that caused extensive damage and loss of life in the region. As the community mourns, questions arise about aviation safety, especially under adverse weather conditions that could potentially impair flight operations.

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