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"Speed up, Júlio, we're going to die here": light aircraft that crashed while attempting emergency landing hit a car
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"Speed up, Júlio, we're going to die here": light aircraft that crashed while attempting emergency landing hit a car

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 09:35

A light aircraft crashed on Tuesday morning while attempting an emergency landing, hitting a car on impact. The accident occurred when the aircraft struck the vehicle near the runway.

The pilot of the light aircraft, a 24-year-old young man, suffered minor injuries in the incident. Authorities are investigating the causes that led to the accident.

Witnesses reported hearing a phrase said on board the light aircraft before the crash: "Speed up, Júlio, we're going to die here," revealing the desperation felt by the occupants during the emergency situation.

Why this matters

The incident occurred during an emergency landing attempt, suggesting a situation of imminent danger on board. The fact that a car was hit during the accident raises concerns about the safety of third parties near landing strips. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the causes and responsibilities of the accident.

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