The Civil Police of the State of São Paulo Looking for suspect of killing helicopter pilot Dato de Oliveira, 70 years oldduring an attempted robbery in the west zone of São Paulo. The crime took place last Tuesday (19), on Avenida Rio Pequeno.
Images from security cameras recorded the moment when one approaches the car driven by the pilot, announces the robbery and shoots at point blank range. After the shot, the criminal fled the scene.
Dato was rescued by the Fire Department and taken to the University Hospital, but he did not survive his injuries. The case was registered as a robbery — — in the 14th Police District of Pinheiros.
This Thursday (21), in Santos. The ceremony takes place in the imperial hall of the Ecumenical Necropolis Memorial, starting at 9 am. Cremation is scheduled for 2pm.
Who was the pilot
Dato, aged 70, produced relevant work in his career, as having already worked at Globocopthe Globo helicopter in São Paulo, written books and acted in national films.
He served as a pilot throughout five decades. He frequently used social media to share publications about aviation and behind the scenes of the profession.
The professional defined himself to the public as “helicopter pilot for 50 years, writer, actor and speaker”. Dato also highlighted in his own profile his participation in the films VIPs and Marighella.
The pilot’s autobiographical work is called “Flying is the Second Best Thing in the World” and was released on the Jô Soares program. The book tells stories about his career in aviation, including plane crashes and even a hijacking involving an aircraft.
In a statement, GoFly Helicópteros, an aviation consultancy company, mourned his death: “With deep regret, aviation says goodbye to Cmt. Dato de Oliveira. His legacy, professionalism and passion for the skies will remain alive in the memory of everyone who had the honor of knowing him. May his last flight be in peace, under eternally clear skies.”
