Plane crashed in rural area near Palmas A small plane crashed in rural Palmas this Saturday morning (18), resulting in the deaths of two people. The aircraft took off from an aerodrome bound for Redenção (PA), but lost altitude shortly after takeoff and crashed into an area of ??farms between Palmas and Lajeado. ? Click here to follow the g1 TO channel on WhatsApp Check out what is known about the accident: Who are the victims who died in the accident? The victims who died were doctor Éderson da Silva, aged 68, and Roseli Amarilda Pechulo Silva, aged 62. Roseli died at the impact site. Éderson was removed from the wreckage alive by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), but suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and could not resist. The couple lived in Redenção, Pará. They owned the Hospital São Lucas, located in the city center. Doctor Éderson had more than 40 years of experience in the profession. The aircraft's pilot, Hamilton Lopes da Conceição, aged 78, survived and was taken to hospital. MORE Hamilton Lopes da Conceição was rescued alive and taken to Palmas General Hospital (HGP). According to information from the Military Police (PM), his health condition is considered unstable, and he remains under medical care. What caused the aircraft to crash? The official causes are still being investigated. Witnesses reported to the Military Police that they heard a "pop" shortly after takeoff, at which point the plane began to lose altitude. The PM's suspicion is that the pilot tried to reach a clean area for an emergency landing, but ended up hitting trees before colliding with the ground. The Public Security Secretariat reported that the Integrated Police Operations System (SIOP) contacted the competent aeronautical authorities, who should send specialized experts to investigate the circumstances of the accident. What was the model and condition of the plane? The aircraft is an EMB-721C model, manufactured in 1977. According to the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry (RAB), the plane belongs to pilot Hamilton Lopes and was in good standing to fly, with the Airworthiness Verification Certificate (CVA) valid until 2027. Where exactly did the plane crash? The accident happened in a region of farms located between the municipalities of Palmas and Lajeado, close to the City Fly Aerodrome. The site has thick vegetation, which made initial access for rescue teams difficult. How was the rescue work on site? The Fire Department and Samu worked to rescue the victims and provide medical care. Due to the risk of explosion due to the aircraft's fuel, firefighters established a preventive firefighting line to ensure safe operation. The area was isolated by the Military Police for forensic work. Where were the bodies taken? The couple's bodies were sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) of Palmas. Official identification was carried out through documents presented by friends and family and through the legal procedures of the Scientific Police. Small plane crashed in Palmas, leaving two dead Firefighters/Disclosure See more news from the region on g1 Tocantins.