A bride’s plan for a dramatic entrance on her wedding day turned tragic when she attempted to arrive at the ceremony by helicopter.
The groom, Udirley Damasceno, was devastated upon learning that his fiancée, Rosemere do Nascimento Silva from São Paulo, Brazil, had died en route. Rosemere, hoping to surprise Udirley, arranged for the unique arrival in 2016.
Unfortunately, Rosemere never made it to the venue, as the helicopter crashed about a mile from the ceremony site in Osasco, Greater São Paulo. Video footage from Rosemere’s final moments has circulated online, showing the tragic turn of events.
The footage captures Rosemere, her brother, the pilot, and a six-month-pregnant photographer smiling before the flight, which quickly takes a terrifying turn.
Surrounded by fog, the helicopter’s alarms start to sound, and the passengers’ smiles turn to screams. The recording becomes unstable as the helicopter crashes, killing all on board. The planned 15-minute flight ended in disaster.
Authorities in São Paulo believe the helicopter may have hit a tree due to poor visibility caused by fog, rain, and clouds.
The Robinson 44 helicopter was later found in a wooded area. Alongside Rosemere, the victims included pilot Peterson Pinheiro, her brother Silvano Nascimento da Silva, and photographer Nayla Cristina Neves, who was pregnant.
Many online questioned the pilot’s decision to fly in worsening conditions. A Globo report revealed that the helicopter departed with clear visibility around 4 P.M. on December 4, 2016, but weather conditions deteriorated 21 minutes later, making the flight dangerous.
Carlos Eduardo Batista, one of the wedding planners, said afterward, “Every bride has a dream, and hers was to arrive by helicopter without anyone knowing.” Udirley reportedly went into shock upon hearing of Rosemere’s fate.