By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-09-25 20:41:22 | Updated at 2024-10-02 08:30:40
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This is the moment a blimp crashed into a row of houses in Brazil on Wednesday, injuring one person.
The airship was rented by Brazilian soccer team São Paulo FC for a promotion and was performing a test flight ahead of Wednesday night's Copa Libertadores quarterfinals match against Botafogo when it suddenly plummeted in the São Paulo neighborhood of Osasco.
The blimp was traveling from the municipality of Carapicuiba when it crashed around 12:06pm, the fire department said.
Footage showed the blimp on top of the homes as curious residents rushed out of their houses.
The pilot, whose name has not been released, was rescued from the cabin and taken to a local hospital.
Authorities have not said if any people were inside the homes at the time of the accident.
A blimp promoting Brazilian soccer team São Paulo FC's Copa Libertadores match Wednesday night crashed on top of several homes in the southeastern Brazilian city of São Paulo. The airship's pilot was rescued by the fire department and rushed to a local hospital
The blimp was performing a test flight when it suddenly crashed on top of several homes in Osasco, a neighborhood in the southeastern Brazilian city of São Paulo on Wednesday afternoon
The Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center said investigators were dispatched to the scene to begin the investigation.
'Specific techniques are used in data collection, conducted by qualified and accredited personnel who collect and confirm data, preserve the elements, perform the initial verification of damage caused to the aircraft, or by the aircraft, and gather other information necessary for the investigation,' the agency said.
The fire department said it was waiting for the city's electricity provider to shut down power in the area to remove the blimp.
São Paulo FC said in a statement that the blimp was schedule to fly over Morumbi Stadium and surrounding areas.
São Paulo FC said in a statement that it had previously rented the blimp in September 2023 to promote a match in a fly over Morumbi Stadium and surrounding areas. It had done so again for Wednesday night's Copa Libertadores match against Botagofo
The airship's canvas featured the soccer team's shield on each side. One side of the canvas featured a message written in Portuguese that translated to 'Fans who lead' and the other side's message read 'Let's Go São Paulo
'The aircraft was undergoing a test this morning in preparation for the night flight, previously authorized by ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency), which was scheduled for the stadium region,' the team said.
'The Club informs that, fortunately, there were no serious injuries and is providing all necessary support to the crew and others involved.'
São Paulo FC said it had previously rented the blimp, which is owned by Brazil Airship Industry and Air Services SA to fly over and near the stadium during their Copa do Brasil final in September 2023.
