Plane crash kills grandfather and grandson in Rio Verde The plane that crashed in the rural area of Rio Verde, in the southwest region of Goiás, was found completely destroyed in the middle of a cornfield, according to the Fire Department. On the aircraft were Dirceu Antônio Zanchi, 68 years old, and Gabriel Zanchi Fernandes, 17, grandfather and grandson. A video shows the wreckage at the scene (see above). The Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) is investigating the cause of the accident. The accident occurred on Saturday night (13), on GO-174. According to firefighters, the aircraft was located on the banks of a local road within the rural property Fazenda Escalada do Rio Preto, approximately 10 meters from the road. ✅ Click and follow the g1 GO channel on WhatsApp According to the corporation, the wreckage was spread over an area of approximately 2,500 m². The two victims were ejected upon impact and the bodies were located approximately 20 meters in front of the plane's main structure. The deaths were confirmed on site by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). The Technical-Scientific Police team was also called in to carry out the technical work. Grandfather and grandson die after plane crash in Rio Verde Reproduction/Instagram by Dirceu Zanchi and Gabriel Zanchi READ ALSO: UNDERSTAND: Plane crash kills grandfather and grandson in Rio Verde ANOTHER CASE: Plane makes emergency landing in Goiás Plane with Lauana Prado and crash on top of house: remember plane accidents that marked 2025 in Goiás Aircraft crash Small plane crashes in Rio Verde Reproduction/TV Anhanguera In a video published on social media, the former candidate for city councilor and son and uncle of the victims, Dirceu Zanchi Júnior, commented on the family's suspicions regarding what may have caused the aircraft to crash. "I suspect that they tried to land, so much so that the landing gear is sticking out of the fairing. They possibly must have touched the wings against the corn that is relatively high, tried to correct it by pulling it upwards and fell at practically 90 degrees to the runway, very close to our property," he said. Mourning In a statement, the Novo de Rio Verde party lamented the deaths. "Losing two such dear people in the same family is a pain beyond words. We extend all our support, affection and solidarity to our great friend and supporter Dirceu Zanchi Júnior", highlighted the text. Dirceu and Gabriel are being watched over at the Estrella Riovrdense Masonic Lodge, in Parque Solar do Agreste, in Rio Verde. The two must be buried in the São Sebastião Cemetery. 📱 See other news from the region on g1 Goiás. VIDEOS: latest news from Goiás