# Argentine tourist and instructor die in Rio delta wing accident

> Two people died after a delta wing crashed into a rock wall in Rio de Janeiro beach.
- Title: Argentine tourist and instructor die in Rio delta wing…
- Summary: Two people died after a delta wing crashed into a rock wall in Rio de Janeiro beach. An Argentine tourist and Brazilian instructor died when their delta wing…
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- Source: Perfil — https://perfil.com/deportes/volaban-muy-bajo-los-detalles-del-accidente-en-ala-delta-que-provoco-la-muerte-de-un-turista-argentino-y-un-instructor-en-rio-de-janeiro-aldDI9c5xeob
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:28:55.251+00:00
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## Accident details
An Argentine tourist and Brazilian instructor died when their delta wing crashed into a rock wall at São Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro.

> Los que estaban en la arena lo encontramos extraño porque volaban muy bajo. Estaban demasiado cerca de nosotros y ya hacía bastante viento. No imaginábamos que se estuvieran cayendo. En un momento dado, el ala delta empezó a girar en el aire. Fue entonces cuando me di cuenta de que algo andaba mal y que podía ocurrir un accidente
## Victims identified
Adrián Guillermo Arismendi, 26, from Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz, died with his Brazilian instructor Luiz Eduardo Rodrigues dos Santos, 45.
## Accident timing
The crash happened during the final landing phase at São Conrado beach when both tried to land on the coast.
## Crash cause
The delta wing lost height below normal trajectory and hit a stone wall separating the marine path from the sand.
## Rescue operation
Emergency services were alerted around midday and rescued both victims by helicopter to the Miguel Couto Municipal Hospital.
## Aftermath
São Conrado Free Flight Club suspended all flights temporarily and recovered two cameras that might have recorded the accident.
## Key takeaway

An Argentine tourist and Brazilian instructor died when their delta wing crashed into a rock wall at São Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro.