Aviation school student dies after having an allergic reaction in celebration with ritual Gustavo Henrique Lara, who died after participating in a celebration for graduating and completing his first solo flight, had been preparing for the moment with classes and studies for eight years. He was a student at an aviation school in Ponta Grossa, in Campos Gerais do Paraná, where he currently lived. In addition to having just become a pilot, the 27-year-old was an electrical engineer specialized in maintaining hospital equipment. He left his mother, a brother and a sister, residents of Ipiranga, a city 55 kilometers away. ? Follow g1 Ponta Grossa on WhatsApp Cousin Barbara Giacomiti describes Gustavo as an enlightened person. She says that he was always willing to help others, whether with gestures or words. "Gu was a dreamy boy and, above all, a hard worker! He achieved everything because of his merit. [...] His biggest dream was always aviation. Years and years dedicated himself to it! He even lived in the sky. His work took him to various corners of Brazil", recalled his cousin. Gustavo Lara dedicated himself for eight years, between studies and classes, to becoming a pilot. Reproduction/Social media She says that Gustavo's family had experienced recent losses, with the death of the young man's grandmother and father. Even in the face of difficulties, the cousin states that her cousin always fought to turn his dreams into reality and was a source of pride for the family. "Without a doubt, an example in the lives of the people he crossed paths with and left a deep mark on the lives of everyone who had this privilege. It's an irreparable loss, there will never be another like him. But it's good that we were the lucky ones. He went too soon, but God needs the best by his side and he was the best", concluded Bárbara. On the day of his first solo flight, Gustavo made a post on social media commenting on his own happiness due to the achievement. Understand what the 'oil bath' is, which caused the death of an engineer in Paraná "Today could be the best day of my entire pilot training so far," he wrote in a photo of the plane. Friends and family were invited to attend his "baptism" in heaven. They were present when the pilot underwent the ritual "bath" with engine oil and had an allergic reaction to the substance, which ended up leading to his death. On social media, friends and family paid tribute to Gustavo. In the publications, they describe him as a beloved young man, with dreams and plans ahead of him. "Today was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, as he was fulfilling his biggest dream. Beautiful boy, with a giant heart, he will be sorely missed," they wrote. Aviation school student who died after an oil bath ritual in PR dreamed of being a pilot and made a post hours before his death Reproduction/Social Networks "What an immense sadness, Gustavo Henrique Lara. You were a great cousin and friend. At times when I needed them most, you would call and take me for a walk", wrote a cousin. Gustavo's burial is scheduled to take place this Saturday (18). According to the Imbituvense funeral home, a funeral mass will be held at the Pavilion of the Main Church, at 8 am. Afterwards, the body will be buried at the Ipiranga Municipal Cemetery. Pilot had an allergic reaction to engine oil The case happened on Thursday night (16) in Ponta Grossa, in Campos Gerais do Paraná. The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) reported that, after having the oil thrown on his body, Gustavo suffered an anaphylactic reaction — the most serious and rapid form of an allergic reaction. He had a seizure followed by three cardiorespiratory arrests; the first two were reversed, but the pilot could not resist the third. MORE ABOUT THE CASE: Anac issues a warning and says it is essential to 'rethink celebration rites' Gustavo Henrique Lara, 27 years old, was an engineer Reproduction Police chief Lucas Petry confirmed that the substance is an oil used in aircraft engines and that it was thrown by an instructor at the school, whose name was not disclosed. According to the Civil Police, he presented himself spontaneously at the police station and was arrested in the act for manslaughter, when there is no intention to kill. He was heard and released after paying bail of R$3,000. According to the police, he confirmed that he threw the substance at the young man during the celebration and said that graduates are bathed from the neck down. The police also reported that, "so far, no elements have been identified that indicate an intention to cause the victim's death." In a statement, the Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC) of the Aeroclube of Ponta Grossa expressed regret over the student's death and said that, out of respect for his memory, his family and the "work of the authorities responsible for investigating the facts, it will not make additional comments on what happened until the investigations are completed." See full note below. [INFOGRAPHIC] Aviation school student dies after 'oil bath' ritual in Paraná g1 Investigation The investigation will determine the circumstances of the case, including what was the composition of the substance used, the amount used, the affected areas of the body and whether there is a relationship between the procedure carried out and death. Necroscopic, toxicological and chemical-expert examinations were requested to confirm the cause of death. The police must also analyze images, documents and listen to witnesses, participants in the ritual and the victim's family. Gustavo Henrique Lara Social media What the aviation school says See, below, the full note released by the Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC) of the Ponta Grossa Aeroclube: "The Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC) of Ponta Grossa expresses its deepest regret at the death of pilot Gustavo Henrique de Lara, which occurred after completing his solo flight. We clarify that the regrettable incident occurred outside the area of CIAC, shortly after the end of flight activity on the date of