Brazilian Ag Aviator Juliana Turchetti Fatally Injured in Firefighting Accident

Juliana Turchetti, 45, was fatally injured in a SEAT firefighting accident on July 10, 2024. The accident occurred near Helena, Montana, while she was fighting the Horse Gulch Fire. Juliana was a native of Brazil who moved to the U.S. in 2018 where she worked as an ag pilot. While flying ag in Illinois, she opened an aviation themed coffee house in Springfield, Illinois. This spring she recently made the transition to SEAT operations and moved out west.

Juliana leaves behind a 17-year-old son and numerous other family members, all of whom live in Brazil. Her remains are being sent back to Brazil for funeral and burial. A memorial for Juliana will be held at the Springfield Carriage Co. in Springfield, Illinois on July 27, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the memorial for Juliana’s son. In addition, an online fund will also be established at some point – click here to check for details when they become available. The members and staff of NAAA offer their condolences to Juliana’s family and friends. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.