2025 Aquidauana Cessna 175 crash

The plane's passengers were in the region to film a documentary about a project that would address issues surrounding climate changes based on the idea of "sponge city", an urban planning model in China that emphasizes the use of infrastructures capable of absorbing rainwater in order to mitigate flood risks and improve the urban climate. The concept was developed by Kongjian Yu, a Chinese architect among the people on board. Yu founded the College of Architecture and Landscape at Peking University. Official documents showed that the plane was authorized to operate only private air services, and was denied a license to execute air taxi activities. == Investigation ==

According to preliminary information, the plane made three flights on the day of the crash, and tried to land after the permitted time for the runway, which operated only visually. On the second landing attempt, after a go-around, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed, causing an explosion. == Victims ==

The four occupants on the flight were: == Reactions ==

Following Yu's death in the crash, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wrote on his social media: "In times of climate change, Yu became a global reference with his sponge cities, which unite quality of life and environmental protection". In a post on X, Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated that Yu was known for his "notable contributions to sustainable urbanism, the preservation of biodiversity, and the protection of the planet," adding that his legacy will continue to inspire those dedicated to ecological cause. == See also ==