Thirteen people managed to land when the fire began, but the rest of the passengers stayed, and the airship climbed again; Area is being expert
The National Civil Aviation Agency () began an investigation into a tragic accident involving one in Praia Grande, which resulted in the deaths of eight people and left 13 survivors. The state governor of the state, Francisco Oliveira Neto, declared official mourning of three days in honor of the victims. According to initial information, the balloon faced a fire principle, which led to the descent of the equipment. During this descent, 13 people managed to land, but the balloon climbed again, and the eight victims could not escape in time.
Santa Catarina Civil Police General, Ulisses Gabriel, said some people jumped from the balloon, but three of them failed and died. The 13 people who survived the accident were sent to a hospital, where five of them remain under observation. The area of the accident is being expert, and the Civil Police investigates the possible connection with a torch that may have been used to light the balloon tank.
Fatal victims include Leandro Luzzi, Leane Elizabeth Herrmann, Leise Herrmann Parizotto, Everaldo da Rocha, Janaina Moreira Soares da Rocha, Fabio Luiz Izycki, Juliane Jacinta Sawicki and Andrei Gabriel de Melo.
The governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello (PL), and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and offered support during this difficult time. The Brazilian Ballooning Confederation (CBB) also expressed its regret and was available to assist in the investigations.
Praia Grande is a popular place for balloon tours, attracting tourists due to their geographical characteristics and the proximity of national parks, which make the experience even more attractive.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
*Report produced with the aid of AI
