Small Plane Crashes in Brazilian Town, Killing 10 on Board and Injuring Dozens

A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that’s popular with tourists on Sunday, killing all 10 passengers on board and injuring more than a dozen people on the ground, Brazil’s Civil Defense Agency said.

The agency in a post on X said the plane hit the chimney of a home and then the second floor of a building before crashing into a mobile phone shop in a largely residential neighborhood of Gramado. More than a dozen people who were on the ground were taken to hospitals with injuries including smoke inhalation, with two said to be in critical condition.

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It is not immediately clear what caused the crash.

Local media reported that the plane was piloted by Luiz Claudio Galeazzi, a Brazilian businessman who was traveling with his family to Sao Paulo State. In a statement published on LinkedIn, Galeazzi’s company, Galeazzi & Associados, confirmed that the 61-year-old was on the plane, adding that he was traveling with his wife, their three daughters, several other family members and another company employee, who perished in the crash.

“In this moment of intense pain we are deeply thankful with the manifestations of solidarity and love that we have received from friends, colleagues and the community” the statement reads. “We also express our solidarity with those who have been affected by this accident in the region.”

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Security cameras filmed the small Piper plane departing from Canela airport in Rio Grande do Sul State, minutes before it crashed in Gramado, which is about 10km from the airport.

Gramado is in the Serra Gaucha mountains and popular with Brazilian tourists who enjoy the cool weather, hiking spots and traditional architecture. The town was settled by large numbers of German and Italian immigrants in the 19th century and is a popular spot for Christmas vacations.

Conclusion

The crash is being investigated by the Brazilian authorities, and the cause of the accident is still unknown. The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, and tributes have been pouring in for the victims and their families.

FAQs

* What happened in the crash?
The small plane crashed into a Brazilian town, killing all 10 passengers on board and injuring more than a dozen people on the ground.
* Who was piloting the plane?
Luiz Claudio Galeazzi, a Brazilian businessman, was piloting the plane.
* What is the current status of the investigation?
The Brazilian authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, but the cause is still unknown.

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