The body is rescued after hours of searching and Cenipa opens an investigation into the accident
A plane crash shocked visitors to the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro this Friday (12/27). The pilot of a microlight, used for aerial propaganda, died after the plane crashed into the sea off the coast. Firefighters found the pilot’s body after about two hours of intense searching.
According to information from the company responsible for the plane, a specialized company will be hired to remove the ULM from the waters. Even though the accident occurred early in the afternoon, a busy time in the region, with the presence of jet skis and other boats, “no injuries were reported.”
The pilot was immediately rescued by firefighters and taken to the 1st Maritime Group (Gmar), located in Botafogo. The search operation, which mobilized several teams and specialized equipment, ended Friday afternoon. During the process, the firefighters began to demobilize some of the personnel, keeping only the soldiers who supervised the withdrawal of the microlight.
The moment of the fall frightened swimmers and tourists on the shore. Witnesses reported seeing the plane quickly lose altitude before plunging into the sea. The incident occurred during peak hours, when the beach was full of visitors and the presence of jet skis and other watercraft was intense. Fortunately, “no other people were injured.”
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) released a statement indicating that investigators from the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cénipa) have already started procedures to investigate the circumstances of the crash of the plane, registered under the registration number PT-AGB. The investigative body promises to clarify the causes of the accident in order to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
The episode has once again sparked discussions about the safety of tourist flights and aerial advertising in densely populated areas, and authorities are vowing to step up inspections to protect swimmers and pilots.
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