A tragic plane crash in the picturesque Brazilian town of Gramado on Sunday killed all 10 passengers aboard and left over a dozen injured on the ground. The Piper aircraft had departed from Canela airport and crashed shortly after takeoff, hitting a home’s chimney, then a building’s second floor, before slamming into a mobile phone shop in a residential neighborhood.

Among the deceased were businessman Luiz Claudio Galeazzi and his family. The crash also caused significant damage to the area, with many residents suffering from injuries, including smoke inhalation. Two individuals remain in critical condition. Emergency services evacuated the site and rushed the injured to nearby hospitals.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, examining flight data and wreckage to determine what went wrong. The tragedy has shocked Gramado, a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty, and raised concerns about aviation safety in the region.