The incident occurred in Praia Grande, in the state of Santa Catarina. The tourist excursion is organized by the company survival, one of the firms that offer balloon walks on the typical guns of the place.
THE FIRE OF THE AEROSTIC GLOB
The tragedy was confirmed by the governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Melo. Through his personal account in the social network X, the official shared the news ensuring that there were “eight fatalities and 13 survivors” Of the 21 tourists transported by the globe.
According to the filmographic registration of the witnesses present, The incident occurred around 9.30, Brazil time. In the images you can see how the globe turns on fire while in the air. After this, the basket that transported the passengers and the pilot falls off and falls quickly from several meters high.
According to the Fire Departmentthe 13 survivors were transferred to nearby hospitals, although so far their identity or health was not reported. The causes of the incident are unknown and the civil police have already initiated an investigation. In the film records it is observed that the climatic conditions were good.
THE TOURIST WALK IN AEROSTATIC GLOBE
The excursion – which ended in tragedy – is organized by the Survar company, One of the firms that offer balloon walks on the Gangs Gangs. According to the G1 site, The injured balloon had a basket six meters wide and capacity for 24 people.
The flight has an approximate duration of 45 minutes and can reach even one thousand meters high. The passenger cost is 550 reais (about US $ 100 or just over 100,000 Argentine pesos).
The experience begins at 5.30 in the morning in the company’s hangar, where visitors receive instructions, have breakfast and then be transferred to the takeoff point. The price includes a photographic report and a toast with champagne at the end.
Where the hot air balloon occurred
The accident occurred in Praia Grande, south of Santa Catarina, an area known as the “Cappadocia of Brazil” for the popularity of your balloon flights. The activity takes place in the region of Aigados da Serra, near the border with Rio Grande do Sul.
According to the Ministry of Tourism, more than 20 flight companies in globe operate in Praia Grande and between 20 and 30 daily flights are made, depending on the weather and demand. It is estimated that the figure exceeds 200 weekly flights, reaching peaks up to 900 monthly routes.
Located 270 kilometers from Florianopolis already 230 kilometers from Porto Alegre, Praia Grande is also known as the “capital of the cannons” for hosting the largest cannon chain in Latin America. It is part of the Geoparque Caminos Dos Cânions do Sul, declared a World Heritage by UNESCO, and is a destination chosen by those who practice hiking, riding on horseback or visit waterfalls.
Source: Ambito
