What happened?

On Saturday, December 27, 2024, an ultralight aircraft crashed⁣ in​ Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft,​ registered as PT-AGB, was operated by Visual Propaganda Aérea, a company specializing in aerial advertising. the crash occurred ‍in the early afternoon,‌ drawing immediate attention​ from authorities and the public.

The Brazilian Air Force, through the Center for the ⁢Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical accidents (CENIPA), has initiated ‍an investigation. Investigators from SERIPA III (Third Regional Service for the Investigation and Prevention of⁣ Aeronautical Accidents), CENIPA’s regional body based in ​rio de Janeiro, where dispatched to the scene to conduct the⁣ Initial Action of ‍the incident. CENIPA is the brazilian Air Force’s agency responsible for investigating ‌and preventing aeronautical‍ accidents.

According to records from the National Civil Aviation Agency​ (Anac), the ultralight aircraft was in regular airworthiness condition prior to the incident. Anac is the Brazilian aviation authority responsible for regulating and supervising civil​ aviation.

Regulatory Response and Fines

The city of Rio de Janeiro announced it⁤ will⁣ fine Visual Propaganda Aérea for irregular advertising⁣ practices. The​ Secretariat of Public Order (SEOP) cited violations related ⁢to the‍ operation of ⁤the ultralight for commercial purposes without proper authorization. The City ⁤of Rio de Janeiro’s official website provides further‌ data on municipal regulations.

Aircraft Details