On 22 December 2024, a Piper PA-42 Cheyenne crashed in the tourist city of Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, resulting in at least 10 fatalities and 17 injuries.

[2][3] During takeoff, the aircraft flew into challenging weather conditions, with forecasts of overcast skies and fog in the area.

The accident sparked fires that contributed to many of the reported injuries including two critically injured women, primarily from smoke inhalation.

[2][4][5] Local authorities, including the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul and Public Security Department, coordinated the emergency response.

[8] The governor of Rio Grande do Sul Eduardo Leite went to the crash site to accompany the authorities' operation.