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Who is Rey Vaqueiro, the singer who was on a plane that caught fire in Rio Grande do Norte

oglobo13 September 2026 at 22:29

Singer Rey Vaqueiro was on a plane that ran off the runway and caught fire during landing in Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte, this Sunday. He was accompanied by other people on the aircraft and is fine after the accident.

The artist is one of the rising names in vaquejada forró. Born in São Paulo, he built his career from his connection to Northeastern music and, in recent years, expanded his presence at parties and vaquejadas across the country.

The singer's birth name is David Linhares Pereira de Sousa. He was born on October 13, 1999 and grew up in the outskirts of São Paulo city.

According to the biography released by the artist himself, it was in the outskirts that he began to connect with musicians and develop his interest in forró and Northeastern music.

Why this matters

Residents of Rio Grande do Norte are directly affected by this aviation incident that occurred in their region, and those who attend vaquejadas and forró events may recognize the artist involved. The accident highlights ongoing safety concerns about small aircraft operations in the Northeast, following other recent incidents in the area.

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