Small aircraft crashes in Benevides, Pará

A small experimental ultralight aircraft crashed in the Murini district of Benevides, in the metropolitan region of Belém, on Saturday morning. The aircraft was reportedly traveling from Cachoeira do Arari on Marajó Island toward Mosqueiro when it experienced engine failure at an altitude of approximately 91 meters.

The plane struck the roof of a residence before coming to rest on a public street. Two occupants, identified as 53-year-old Adeiko Garcia and 41-year-old Aline Gabriela, sustained minor injuries. They were rescued by local residents and transported by SAMU to the Hospital Metropolitano de Urgência e Emergência.

The impact caused damage to local electrical wiring, and authorities isolated the area for safety. No fatalities were reported, and nearby homes were not significantly damaged by the crash.