Two killed after small plane crashes into building in Brazil
A small plane crashed into a building in Belo Horizonte, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and copilot. Three other people aboard the aircraft were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Firefighters reported that no one inside the building was hurt during the incident. The crash was captured on video by a news helicopter.
What we know
- The private single-engine Embraer plane crashed into a three-story building in Belo Horizonte.
- Firefighters confirmed the deaths of the pilot and copilot, with three other passengers in critical condition.
- The plane hit the building’s stairwell, avoiding occupied apartments, according to a fire department official.
- No injuries were reported among people inside the building.
- Small plane crashes are noted to be common in Brazil, with 153 aircraft accidents and 62 deaths reported in 2025 by the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA).
