According to the Brazilian Civil Event, one person died when two paratroopers collided midair. New York Post.
The accident happened when both men were trying to land, and one lost control and ran into his colleague’s parachute. They fell more than 100 feet to their deaths.
Erick Nascimento de Souza, 35 years old, died that day from injuries. Major Francisco Damiao Vieira Neto had surgery and remains in a Rio de Janeiro hospital.
His wife and son are still with him
De Souza served as acting captain of The Parachutist Support and Maintenance Battalion. “The activity that they were taking part in was of a civil nature and was coordinated by the Resende Parachuting Club,”In a statement, the company stated.
They also expressed their condolences to De Souza’s family.
Authorities are yet to confirm if they are investigating to determine the cause of the accident.