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Overview
- Rio’s fire department said it was alerted at 12:34 p.m. local time after the fall between Postos 3 and 4 near Rua Santa Clara.
- Initial reports indicate the small aircraft was towing an advertising banner over the beach.
- Authorities have not confirmed the number of occupants or any casualties, and TV Globo reported the pilot remained missing.
- Witnesses said the ultralight lost altitude and sank quickly, prompting surface sweeps and underwater searches.
- A section of the beach was cordoned off for operations, and the Navy and civil aviation authorities may be called to assist the investigation.