A helicopter belonging to the famous Brazilian sertanejo duo Henrique e Juliano was involved in an incident on Friday morning, May 8th. The aircraft made an emergency landing on one of the duo's rural properties in the municipality of Porto Nacional, located in the central region of the state of Tocantins.
According to the local Fire Department (Corpo de Bombeiros), there were three people on board the helicopter at the time of the incident: a couple and the pilot. Two of the occupants sustained minor injuries as a result of the emergency landing.
The pilot of the aircraft was identified as Edson Reis, who is the father of the singers Henrique and Juliano. The duo's press office issued a statement classifying the event as an emergency landing and emphasizing that Edson Reis is an experienced pilot. The statement confirmed that he is doing well and did not suffer any serious injuries.
Images from the scene, which circulated on social media, showed the helicopter in a precarious position, appearing to be suspended or caught in a tree following the landing. The exact cause of the emergency landing has not been officially disclosed.
Importantly, the sertanejo stars Henrique and Juliano were not on board the helicopter at the time of the incident. The Military Police of Tocantins (Polícia Militar) has stated that it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the emergency landing.
The incident brings attention to the aviation activities often associated with high-profile artists in Brazil, particularly those in the sertanejo genre who frequently travel between shows and their rural properties. Henrique e Juliano are known for their successful music career and own significant assets, including farms in Tocantins.
While the event caused concern among fans, the quick confirmation that all occupants, especially the pilot, escaped without major injuries has been a relief. The investigation by authorities will aim to determine the technical reasons behind the helicopter's need to make an unscheduled landing on the property.
Based on reporting from g1.