The Last Flight: Brazilian Father Drinks Beer, Son Pilots Plane, Both Die

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Brazil, as Garon Maia, 42, and his 11-year-old son, Francisco Maia, lost their lives in a fatal plane crash on July 29. The private aircraft descended into the rainforest in western Brazil, leaving authorities and the public in shock.

The tragedy has sparked investigations led by the Research Center for the Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents. Brazilian aviation regulations stipulate that pilots must be over 18, possess a high school diploma, and be registered with the National Civil Aviation Agency.

Garon Maia, a researcher with a passion for exploration, was captured in a poignant video taking a swig from a beer container while his son controlled the £900k twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 58. The video, believed to have been recorded just before the crash, offers a haunting glimpse into the fateful flight.

The crash prompted the attention of law enforcement, who are probing whether Garon’s actions played a role in the tragic outcome. The exact timing of the beer-drinking video remains uncertain.

The incident took a further devastating turn as reports surfaced that Garon’s wife, Ana Pridonik, took her own life shortly after the funeral of her husband and stepson on August 1.

The crash site, located close to plowed land, was discovered by rescue teams on July 30 after extensive efforts. Initial investigations reveal that Garon had departed from their ranch in Nova Conquista and planned to reunite his son with his mother in Campo Grande, over a thousand miles away.

As the investigation unfolds, questions remain about the circumstances leading to the catastrophic nosedive of the aircraft, leaving a community in mourning and seeking answers to this heart-wrenching tragedy.