Rio Hang-Gliding Crash Probe Advances After Instructor, U.S. Tourist Die

Overview

• The crash off São Conrado killed instructor Rodolfo Pascoal Ladeira and passenger Jenny Cólon Rodriguez, a 37-year-old U.S. visitor who died at Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto.
• Ladeira’s wife, Liliana Almeida, said she witnessed the fall and described the moment as very sad.
• Polícia Civil conducted on-site forensics, the hang glider was recovered for perícia, and ANAC has been notified as diligences continue.
• The local club said inspections were current and the pilot was qualified, and it reported the recovered equipment is under examination.
• Reports differ on Ladeira’s experience, with accounts citing either about 16 years or 30 years, and the U.S. consulate is assisting in the passenger’s case with the body at the IML.