Tragic Mid-Air Collision at Beja Air Show Claims Life of Esteemed Pilot Manuel “Coco” Rey

The Beja Air Show turned tragic on Sunday when a mid-air collision involving three Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft from the Spanish-Portuguese Yakstars aerobatic team resulted in the death of celebrated pilot Manuel Rey Cordeiro, known affectionately as “Coco.” The accident occurred during a high-stakes aerobatic demonstration that captivated the audience until the fatal mishap.