Two people die in small plane crash in Marília The 24-year-old pilot who died in the crash of a small plane in a field in Marília (SP) is being laid to rest this Thursday (11) in Jales (SP), a city about 270 kilometers away. The burial is scheduled to take place in Paranapuã (SP). Born in Jales, Gabriel Maloni Mendes da Cruz worked for the Ponzan Alimentos Group, a Brazilian industry specializing in the manufacture of seasonings, sauces, flour products and preserves. The pilot's death caused commotion among friends, family and residents of the region. 📲 Join the g1 Rio Preto and Araçatuba channel on WhatsApp The accident occurred on Wednesday (10), when the aircraft he was piloting crashed in Marília. Pilot Henrique Guariente Filho, 47, who was also on the aircraft, did not survive the crash. The circumstances of the accident are still being investigated by the responsible authorities. Gabriel had worked professionally in aviation for four years, according to his uncle, Jeferson Maloni, in an interview with g1. Jeferson reported that his nephew discovered his passion for aviation during his adolescence, at the age of 16, and, shortly afterwards, at the age of 18, he entered the professional pilot course. A third person who was on board, who is also a pilot, was rescued alive and taken to Hospital das Clínicas de Marília. Pablo Portella Ilwoski, 28 years old, was discharged this Thursday morning. Pilot who died after plane crashed in the field is laid to rest in Jales (SP) Eduardo Monteiro/TV TEM Gabriel Maloni, born in Jales (SP), one of the victims of the plane crash in Marília Social Networks/Reproduction Accident Gabriel Maloni and Henrique Guariente are victims of a plane crash in Marília (SP) Civil Defense/Reproduction According to Marília Civil Defense and Rede Voa, the concessionaire that manages the city's airport, the plane took off at around 11:13 am and was returning to the same aerodrome when it crashed, around 30 minutes later. The aircraft crashed into a field belonging to Associação Atlética Banco do Brasil (AABB), next to the airport runway, about a kilometer from the terminal. Fire Department teams were called to fight the fire caused by the fall and rescue the victims. The bodies of Gabriel Maloni and Henrique Guariente were found charred. The twin-engine aircraft, with prefix PT-MDB, is a Beech Aircraft 58 model, manufactured in 1985, in normal airworthiness. The causes of the accident are still unknown and will be investigated by the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (Cenipa). Location of the plane crash in Marília (SP) Art/g1 Official note from the Ponzan Alimentos Group The Ponzan Alimentos Group announces, with deep regret, the death of Gabriel Maloni Mendes da Cruz, a pilot who was part of the company's team and was the victim of a plane crash involving an aircraft belonging to the Group, which occurred this Wednesday, June 10, 2026. In this moment of immense sadness, the entire Grupo Ponzan family sympathizes with Gabriel's family, friends and co-workers, expressing our most sincere condolences in the face of this irreparable loss. The accident also resulted in the death of another person and left one victim hospitalized. We also express our respect, solidarity and support for the families and loved ones of everyone involved. To date, the causes of the accident have not been officially confirmed. The circumstances of the occurrence are being investigated by the competent bodies and authorities, and the company follows developments with attention, responsibility and full collaboration. The Ponzan Alimentos Group is providing all necessary support to the families involved and remains available to fully assist the competent authorities during the investigation process. In this moment of pain, we ask for respect for the memory of the victims, their families and everyone involved. Initial plugin text See more news from the region on g1 Rio Preto and Araçatuba VIDEOS: check out the reports from TV TEM