In a devastating incident, a gyrocopter crashed on Areias Alvas Beach, located between Grossos and Tibau in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, killing two men on Monday, April 21, 2025. The accident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m., was captured on video by a beachgoer, showing the aircraft plummeting to the ground. The victims, identified as Flavius Neves, a 66-year-old pilot and owner of the gyrocopter, and Geraldo Francisco da Silva, a 42-year-old passenger, were trapped in the wreckage and pronounced dead at the scene. According to local authorities, the gyrocopter was used for tourist flights along the scenic Costa Branca coastline. The crash drew immediate attention, with shocking footage of the mangled wreckage spreading rapidly across social media. Firefighters and military police rushed to the site, but rescue efforts were in vain. The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and local police are investigating the cause, with early reports suggesting a possible engine failure. The tragedy has raised concerns about the safety of lightweight aircraft used in coastal tourism.
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