Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Rio helicopter collision
Singer Oliver Tree was killed in the Rio de Janeiro helicopter collision that took six lives total.
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Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Collision
Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026, killing six people. The aircraft crashed onto an automobile dealership parking lot in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, causing a fire that damaged at least 20 vehicles.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Two helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing six people
Two helicopters collided in midair over Rio de Janeiro's western zone on Sunday morning and crashed, killing all six people aboard. One helicopter crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was quickly extinguished. An investigation into the cause of the collision is underway.
American singer Oliver Tree identified among helicopter crash victims
American singer and comedian Oliver Tree was among the six people killed in the helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro. Tree had performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina on June 4 and was on a world tour to promote his 2026 album. His next scheduled performance was July 1 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Singer Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
Oliver Tree, a 32-year-old American singer-songwriter, was among the six people killed in the helicopter collision near Rio de Janeiro. Tree was in Brazil as part of his world concert tour, having performed in São Paulo on June 6. He was scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 13. Tree was known for songs including 'Life Goes On,' 'Miss You,' and 'When I'm Down,' and had amassed over 2 million social media followers.
Two helicopters collide mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, killing six people
Two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the city's western zone. The collision resulted in six fatalities. One helicopter crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area, igniting a fire that was subsequently extinguished. An investigation by aviation authorities is underway to determine the cause of the collision.
Two helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing six people
Two helicopters collided in the sky above Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14, 2026. All six deaths were among occupants of the helicopters involved in the accident. The aircraft subsequently crashed onto the parking lot of an automobile dealership.
Brazil recorded 153 aircraft accidents in 2025, causing 62 deaths
According to statistics from the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa), Brazil recorded 153 aircraft accidents during 2025, resulting in 62 deaths.
Helicopter crash fire damages at least 20 vehicles at car dealership
The crashed helicopters ignited a fire at an automobile dealership parking lot in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, damaging at least 20 vehicles and creating a large plume of black smoke visible from media footage.
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Two helicopters collide over Rio, killing six with immediate ground impact
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