Country singer Rick dies in helicopter accident in Santa Catarina
Quick Look
- Country singer Rick died in a helicopter accident last Monday (21) in Santa Catarina, along with four other people.
- The wreckage was found this Tuesday (22) by the Fire Department.
- The aircraft, a Bell 430, took off from Porto Belo bound for São Joaquim, in a region with strong storms forecast according to Inmet.
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Why It Matters
Country singer Rick was performing at a show before the accident. The aircraft disappeared after taking off from Porto Belo, on the North Coast of Santa Catarina, bound for São Joaquim, in Serra. The region had a forecast of strong storms according to Inmet.
In the video, the singer appears in white clothes, a beard and sunglasses alongside his friend and the band that accompanied him on stage. The duo sang the hit "Ela é Demais" to hundreds of people, who joined the chorus (see above).
Countryman Rick died in a helicopter accident with 4 other people last Monday (21), in Santa Catarina. The wreckage was located this Tuesday (22). The information was confirmed by the Fire Department.
In addition to Rick, businessman Bruno Avelar, videomaker Paulo Soares, the pilot and co-pilot of the aircraft were on the helicopter. The identities of the two have not yet been released.
The aircraft disappeared on Monday afternoon (21) after taking off from Porto Belo, on the North Coast, in the morning. The destination was São Joaquim, in Serra. The region had a forecast of strong storms, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).
The search operation included an aircraft, which found the wreckage, approximately 40 firefighters, two sniffer dogs, more than 10 vehicles, and drones with thermal identification capabilities.
The helicopter is a Bell 430, manufactured in 2001, with capacity for one pilot and seven passengers. According to the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), the aircraft is in good standing and has an operating certification valid until August 11, 2027.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Anac will open a formal investigation into the causes of the helicopter accident.
Very likely · Within weeks
The Fire Department will continue to search for possible additional clues at the scene of the accident.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the helicopter crash?
- Why was the flight continued despite the forecast of severe storms?
- Who were the pilot and co-pilot of the aircraft, whose identity has not yet been disclosed?
