Two people died and a third was injured after the crash of a small plane in the rural area of Palmas, on the morning of Saturday, July 18, 2026. The accident occurred in a region of farms, mobilizing fire teams to the scene. The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) took the survivor to the hospital.
Initial details about the flight and incident
The aircraft took off from an aerodrome in the region and was destined for the city of Redenção, in Pará. At the time of the flight, the pilot and two passengers were on board. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise shortly after takeoff, followed by the plane’s rapid loss of altitude before colliding with the ground.
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Identification of the fatal victims of the accident
The two victims who did not survive the impact were identified as Roseli Amarilda Pechulo Silva, aged 62, and her husband, doctor Ederson da Silva. The Military Police confirmed the couple’s names, mourning the tragic loss. The local community was taken by surprise by the news, especially due to the doctor’s work in the region.
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Condition of the survivor and the progress of the investigation
The pilot of the aircraft, the only survivor of the accident, was rescued and taken to a hospital, where his condition is considered stable. The causes of the plane crash are still unknown. The competent authorities will begin a detailed investigation to determine the factors that led to the incident and prevent future occurrences.
What is known and what has not yet been clarified about the fall
- Accident location:Farm region in the rural area of Palmas.
- Aircraft:Small plane.
- Fatal victims:Roseli Amarilda Pechulo Silva (62 years old) and her husband, doctor Ederson da Silva.
- Survivor:The pilot, in stable health.
- Origin and destination:From local airfield to Redenção (PA).
- Cause:There is still no official information about what caused the crash.
The accident area was isolated for the work of forensic teams, who are looking for evidence to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy. The lack of information about the exact cause keeps the expectation for new details of the investigation.