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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Tech CEO dies in horror skydiving crash after 'friend's knee hit his head' mid-air
Thomas Britis, 44, and his friend both jumped from the skydiving centre before crashing into one another. Both of the pair's parachutes deployed, however the CEO was unable to gain control after releasing it A tech CEO tragically died in a freak skydiving accident when he came crashing down into a field after being hit by a friend's knee. Thomas Britis, 44, and his friend both jumped from the Boituva National Skydiving Centre in São Paulo before crashing into one another. Brazilian outlet G1 reported that both of the pair's parachutes deployed, meaning Thomas had been unable to gain control after releasing it. Following the accident, the CEO of Voluy Telecom was rushed to São Luís Hospital, where he tragically died from his injuries. It's reported that his dive partner was also treated at the same hospital. His family described him as being "very experienced" as a skydiver, having jumped from planes since 2014. Although, the collision occurred during what is known as a Desloc jump – a free flight technique where the parachute relies on your body to generate lift and horizontal movement as you fall. The Brazilian Parachuting Confederation (CBPq) said it regretted the accident and has already instructed a technical expert to prepare a report that will detail and investigate the incident. Their statement reads: "At this difficult time, our thoughts are with our athlete, his family, and the entire skydiving community. We reiterate our commitment to the safety and integrity of everyone involved in our sporting activity." Police were able to seize both the parachutes and a helmet from the scene and are working with forensics to identify the exact cause of death. The case is currently being treated as suspicious while the police continue to investigate. An emotional tribute was made by Thomas's cousin, Mayra. She shared: "He worked very hard and was very loving to his son, to his family. He was so experienced; it was such a silly accident. No one ever imagined it would happen." She told G1: "I was getting ready to go get my nails done when I got the phone call. I broke the news of the death to the rest of the family. I live in Uberlândia and had to come to Pouso Alegre. "He was so young; he was in the best phase of his life, doing something he loved so much. Despite the distance, we were always close. Thomas was also best man at my wedding." Maya continued to say that there was "no one who didn't love him." Meanwhile, the CEO's company paid tribute to him as a passionate leader. 'His energy, commitment, and passion for innovation left a profound mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him," their statement read. "In this time of mourning, we join in solidarity with his family, friends, and all who share this great loss." It was confirmed by the Boituva city hall that both of the divers parachutes were open when they landed, except Thomas's descent was uncontrolled.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Tech CEO killed in horror mid-air skydiving crash after ‘pal's knee hit his head' as cousin pays tribute to ‘family man'
A TECH CEO was killed when his friend's knee smashed into his head in a freak mid-air skydiving collision. Thomas Britis, the 44-year-old head of a fiberoptics firm, crashed down into a field after he and his pal leapt from a small plane in Brazil, according to local officials. 3 Thomas Britis, 44, was killed in a freak skydiving collision Credit: Facebook 3 The tech CEO was declared dead at a hospital after Saturday's crash Credit: Facebook/Luiza Dias 3 His parachute opened, but he crashed down in a field far from the landing zone Credit: G1 Globo Both the pair's parachutes deployed, reports Brazilian outlet G1, suggesting Thomas had been able to release it but unable to gain control. He was rushed to a local hospital but tragically died from his injuries. Thomas, CEO of Voluy Telecom, was described by his family as a "very experienced" skydiver who had been jumping from planes since 2014. He and his friend bagan their jump from the Boituva National Skydiving Center in São Paulo state. read more in world news BIKINI BRAWL Moment women brawl on beach in Ukraine after group 'played Russian music' His dive partner was reportedly also treated in hospital. Both the parachutes and a helmet were seized by police, and forensics are working to identity the precise cause of death. Police are also investigating the death, which is currently being treated as suspicious. Thomas's cousin, Mayra, paid him an emotional tribute. She told G1: "He worked very hard, was very loving to his son, to his family. "He was so experienced, it was such a silly accident. No one ever imagined it would happen." Tragic Highway Crash in Idaho: Seven Dead in Tour Van Collision Mayra continued: "I was getting ready to go get my nails done when I got the phone call. I broke the news of the death to the rest of the family. I live in Uberlândia and had to come to Pouso Alegre. He was so young, he was in the best phase of his life, doing something he loved so much. "Despite the distance, we were always close. Thomas was also best man at my wedding." She insisted: "There was no one who didn't love him." Their statement read: 'His energy, commitment, and passion for innovation left a profound mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. "In this time of mourning, we join in solidarity with his family, friends, and all who share this great loss." Thomas's company remembered him as a passionate leader. The Brazilian Parachuting Confederation (CBPq) said it regretted the accident, and explained that the collision happened during the separation phase of a "Desloc" jump. This is a free flight technique where the parachutist uses the body to generate lift and horizontal movement while falling. The CBPq has already instructed a technical expert to prepare a report into the accident. A statement from the parachuting body read: "At this difficult time, our thoughts are with our athlete, his family, and the entire skydiving community. "We reiterate our commitment to the safety and integrity of everyone involved in our sporting activity." The Boituva city hall confirmed that both jumped had their parachutes open when they landed - but that Thomas's decent was uncontrolled. He was rescued by the Fire Department and taken to São Luís Hospital, where his death was confirmed.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Tech CEO killed in horror mid-air skydiving crash after ‘pal's knee hit his head' as cousin pays tribute to ‘family man'
A TECH CEO was killed when his friend's knee smashed into his head in a freak mid-air skydiving collision. Thomas Britis, the 44-year-old head of a fiberoptics firm, crashed down into a field after he and his pal leapt from a small plane in Brazil, according to local officials. 3 3 Both the pair's parachutes deployed, reports Brazilian outlet G1, suggesting Thomas had been able to release it but unable to gain control. He was rushed to a local hospital but tragically died from his injuries. Thomas, CEO of Voluy Telecom, was described by his family as a "very experienced" by skydiver who had been jumping from planes since 2014. He and his friend had begun their jump from the Boituva National Skydiving Center in São Paulo state. The other jumper was reportedly also being treated in hospital. Both the parachutes and a helmet were seized by police, and forensics are working to identity the precise cause of death. Police are also investigating the death, which is currently being treated as suspicious. Thomas's cousin, Mayra, paid him an emotional tribute. She told G1: "He worked very hard, was very loving to his son, to his family. "He was so experienced, it was such a silly accident. No one ever imagined it would happen." Mayra continued: "I was getting ready to go get my nails done when I got the phone call. I broke the news of the death to the rest of the family. I live in Uberlândia and had to come to Pouso Alegre. He was so young, he was in the best phase of his life, doing something he loved so much. "Despite the distance, we were always close. Thomas was also best man at my wedding." She insisted: "There was no one who didn't love him." Their statement read: 'His energy, commitment, and passion for innovation left a profound mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. "In this time of mourning, we join in solidarity with his family, friends, and all who share this great loss." Thomas's company remembered him as a passionate leader. The Brazilian Parachuting Confederation (CBPq) said it regretted the accident, and explained that the collision happened during the separation phase of a "Desloc" jump. This is a free flight technique where the parachutist uses the body to generate lift and horizontal movement while falling. The CBPq has already instructed a technical expert to prepare a report into the accident. A statement from the parachuting body read: "At this difficult time, our thoughts are with our athlete, his family, and the entire skydiving community. "We reiterate our commitment to the safety and integrity of everyone involved in our sporting activity." The Boituva city hall confirmed that both jumped had their parachutes open when they landed - but that Thomas's decent was uncontrolled. He was rescued by the Fire Department and taken to São Luís Hospital, where his death was confirmed.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Tech CEO killed in freak mid-air crash with pal while skydiving: ‘Such a silly accident'
The daredevil CEO of a Brazilian tech company was killed in a freak accident as he collided mid-air with a friend who was skydiving with him. Thomas Britis, the 44-year-old chief of fiber optics company Voluy Telecom, leapt out of a small plane in southern Brazil on Saturday and was struck in the head by his friend's knee as they were both free-falling toward the ground, officials told Brazilian news outlet G1. Their parachutes deployed, but Britis lost control and crashed in a field away from the landing area, according to officials in Boituva, Sao Paolo. He was rushed to a local hospital but died from his injuries. 3 Britis had been skydiving for more than a decade, family members said. Facebook/Thomas Britis 'All safety measures required by national and international standards for skydiving have been strictly followed, and detailed analyses of the jumping conditions, equipment, and meteorological factors are also under investigation,' the Boituva government said in a translated statement. 3 Britis landed in a field away from the intended landing location. G1 Globo Britis had been skydiving since 2014 and often jumped with his 26-year-old son, according to a cousin, Mayra Britis. 'He worked very hard, was very loving to his son, to his family,' the cousin told G1. 'He was so experienced, it was such a silly accident. No one ever imagined it would happen.' The Brazilian Parachuting Confederation said the pair collided while performing a free flight technique where the jumper moves horizontally away from another. The accident occurred at the Boituva National Skydiving Center. 3 Thomas Britis was declared dead at a hospital after Saturday's crash. Facebook/Luiza Dias Officials from the confederation and law enforcement are investigating the deadly crash. Sao Paolo's Forensic Medical Institute will determine the cause of death. 'We reiterate our commitment to the safety and integrity of everyone involved in our sporting activity,' BPCq said. Britis' company remembered him as a passionate leader. 'His energy, commitment, and passion for innovation left a profound mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. In this time of mourning, we join in solidarity with his family, friends, and all who share this great loss,' the company said.
Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Brazilian tech company CEO, 44, dies following mid-air collision while skydiving
A telecommunications CEO died tragically after an accidental collision with another person while skydiving in Brazil. Thomas Britis, 44, jumped out of a small airplane at the Boituva National Skydiving Center in Boituva, São Paulo, on Saturday when he was struck in the head by his friend's knee, police said. Each of the skydivers' parachutes were deployed, but Britis lost control of his parachute and crashed in a field away from the landing area, the Boituva city hall said. Britis was rushed to São Luis Hospital, where he died from the injuries he sustained. 'All safety measures required by national and international standards for skydiving have been strictly followed, and detailed analyses of the jumping conditions, equipment, and meteorological factors are also under investigation,' the Boituva government said in a statement. Britis' friend, whose name has not been released, was taken to a private medical facility. Authorities removed one helmet and two parachutes from the scene as part of an investigation. The Forensic Medical Institute is awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine Britis' cause of death. The Brazilian Parachuting Confederation said in a statement that Britis and his friend were performing a maneuver in which the parachutist uses the body to create lift and horizontal displacement. Britis' cousin, Mayra Britis, told Brazilian news outlet G1 that she was on her way to a nail salon appointment when she received a phone call informing her of his death. Britis had been skydiving since 2014 and shared the passion for the sport with his 26-year-old son, she said. 'He worked very hard, was very loving to his son, to his family,' Mayra said. 'He was so experienced, it was such a silly accident. No one ever imagined it would happen.' Britis was the owner of a Voluy Telecom, a company that offered fiber-optics internet plans out of based Pouso Alegre, a city in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais. 'He was so young, he was in the best phase of his life, doing something he loved so much,' Mayra said. 'Despite the distance, we were always close,' she added. 'Thomas was also best man at my wedding. There was no one who didn't love him.'
