In Sao Paulo, Brazil, a tragic accident involving a small aircraft left one pilot dead but saw four passengers, a family, survive in what is being described as a miraculous escape. The incident, captured in shocking footage, quickly spread across social media, drawing global attention.
According to Daily Mail, the Cessna 545 aircraft lost control during landing on a rain-slicked runway, veered off, and crashed. Footage showed the aircraft crossing the roadway, crashing, and partially exploding near a nearby beach before some of the wreckage ended up in the ocean.
🇧🇷A small plane overshot the runway at Ubatuba airport, São Paulo. 5 souls onboard, the pilot and a person on the skate track di*d.
-Tiago AJ pic.twitter.com/1GSQD5e1M3— Engaging Topics (@EngagingTopics) January 9, 2025
Family Survives
The four passengers on board were identified as a family: Mireylle Fries, her husband Bruno Almeida Souza, their son, and their daughter. All four were rushed to Santa Casa de Ubatuba Hospital, where their condition was reported as stable.
Pilot Loses Life
Unfortunately, the pilot, Paulo Seghetto, did not survive the crash. Seghetto’s death added a deeply tragic dimension to the incident.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched a detailed investigation at the crash site to determine the exact cause of the accident. Weather conditions and runway safety are expected to be key focuses of the inquiry.
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