Taken to a hospital in Sorocaba, a woman could not resist her injuries; Pilot was arrested in the act for manslaughter
A pregnant woman died after the fall of a manned balloon by 33 people on Sunday morning (15) in Capela do Alto, no. The victim was rescued and taken to a hospital in, but could not resist the injuries. According to the São Paulo Public Security Bureau, the accident occurred around 7:50 am. The other passengers received service from the site.
According to the Civil Police, the pilot tried to land in inadequate areas and unsuccessfully caused the aircraft to fall. He was arrested in the act for manslaughter – when there is no intention to kill. The Tatuí Police Station took over the investigation. The Institute of Criminalistics (IC) and the Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa) were also called to investigate the causes of the accident.
The case occurred about 30 minutes from the place where the 38th Brazilian Ballooning Championship was being held in Boituva. The flight of balloons scheduled for Sunday morning was canceled by the organization due to the forecast of strong winds. The report sought the Brazilian Ballooning Confederation, but did not get a return until the publication of this text.
Balloon video shortly before the fall
Balloon fly over low altitude before falling into Alto Chapel, SP
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Posted by Felipe Cerqueira
