'Entire Family' Gets Killed In Tragic Plane Crash On Sunday
12/22/2024 10:09 PM
An "entire family" was reportedly killed in a tragic plane crash on Sunday.
A plane carrying 10 people crashed into a popular tourist town in Brazil on Sunday. The plane reportedly went down for an unknown reason on Sunday afternoon. It hit some houses, including a chimney, before crashing into a local shop.
A local businessman, Luiz Cláudio Galeazzi, was reportedly piloting the plane. Tragically, he died, along with several members of his family.
Luiz, along with wife, their three children, and other members of the family, were reportedly on board. Everyone on the plane reportedly died upon impact.
His company, Galeazzi and Associates, confirmed the tragic news on Sunday.
"It is with deep regret that we confirm the death of our CEO, Luiz Cláudio Galeazzi, 61 years old, his wife, three daughters and some other family members, as well as Bruno Cardoso Munhoz Guimarães (Director of Galeazzi & Associados), all victims of the plane crash that occurred this morning in Gramado (RS)," the company announced.
"The aircraft departed from Canela (RS) bound for Jundiaí (SP) and crashed in the central region of Gramado, near Avenida das Hortênsias, generating great commotion.
"Luiz Galeazzi will be forever remembered for his dedication to his family and for his remarkable career as a leader of Galeazzi & Associados."
O avião que caiu em Gramado, no Rio Grande do Sul, era pilotado pelo empresário Luiz Claudio Salgueiro Galeazzi. Os passageiros eram a esposa, três filhos, a irmã, o cunhado, a sogra e outras duas crianças. Ninguém sobreviveu. pic.twitter.com/4wipON4esK
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The company is asking for thoughts and prayers for the family.
"In this moment of immense pain, Galeazzi & Associados is deeply grateful for the expressions of solidarity and affection received from friends, colleagues and the community. We also sympathize with all those affected by the accident in the region," the company announced.
"We reaffirm our commitment to follow up on the investigations conducted by the competent authorities and inform that all aircraft registrations and authorizations were properly in order.
"We respectfully ask that the family's right to privacy be respected at this very delicate time.
"More information will be released as it becomes available from the competent authorities."
Rest in peace.