Brazilian singer Rick Sollo dies in Santa Catarina helicopter crash
The aircraft carrying five people lost contact Monday afternoon; all bodies were recovered Tuesday after a difficult search in severe weather.
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- Helicopter carrying five people lost contact Monday afternoon in Santa Catarina
- Singer Rick Sollo (Rick & Renner) and businessman Bruno Avelar among passengers
- All five bodies recovered Tuesday after overnight search in severe weather
- No survivors confirmed; dense fog, hail, and strong winds reported at time of loss
- CENIPA and Civil Police opened parallel investigations into crash causes
Brazilian sertanejo singer Rick Sollo, known for the duo Rick & Renner, died alongside four others when their helicopter crashed in the Santa Catarina mountains. The aircraft lost contact with radar Monday afternoon while flying toward São Joaquim through dense fog, hail, and strong winds. Businessman Bruno Avelar and his videomaker Paulo were also among the passengers.
Military Police Aspirant Regiane confirmed search operations began immediately with ground units and the Águia 04 helicopter from Lages. Teams checked three potential locations but weather conditions hampered efforts throughout Monday night.
“The investigation will be concluded in the shortest possible time, considering the complexity of the occurrence”
All five bodies were recovered Tuesday around midday after a search involving thermal drones, tracking dogs, and approximately fifty personnel in a remote forested area. Authorities confirmed there were no survivors.
Two parallel investigations have been opened. CENIPA, the Brazilian Air Force's accident investigation center, launched an initial inquiry with SERIPA V to examine aircraft damage, flight data, and meteorological conditions. Separately, Santa Catarina Civil Police opened a judicial case in Urubici to determine whether any human conduct contributed to the crash.
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