Helicopter crash near Urubici, Santa Catarina, Brazil

A helicopter operated by JTA Empreendimentos e Urbanismo, carrying five occupants including Brazilian country singer Rick of the duo Rick & Renner, disappeared while flying from Balneário Camboriú to São Joaquim in the mountainous Serra Catarinense region of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control near Urubici during heavy rain and low visibility, prompting search and rescue operations by the Fire Department, Civil Defense, and Brazilian Air Force.