Gaspi and Oliver Tree: What is known about the air accident where they died
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentine content creator Gaspi and American singer Oliver Tree died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.
- Two helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday morning, killing six people.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with experienced pilots identified as instructors.
Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi, and American singer Oliver Tree were among six people killed in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The incident occurred around 8:59 AM local time when two helicopters crashed mid-air.
The Military Fire Department of Rio de Janeiro confirmed that all six individuals on board the aircraft died at the scene. One of the helicopters crashed onto a parking lot, igniting a fire that emergency teams controlled. Brazilian media identified the victims, including Gaspi, Lucas Vignale, Lucas Brito Chaves, Alexandre Souza, and Charles Marsillac. One helicopter carried five passengers, while the other had only its pilot.
The exact cause of the mid-air collision remains undetermined. The Civil Police and aviation technical bodies in Brazil are leading the investigation. Initial reports indicate that both pilots were highly experienced and served as aviation instructors. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage from the area.
Oliver Tree, known for blending alternative music with visual humor and internet culture, had viral songs like 'Life Goes On' and was scheduled to perform in Chile. Gaspi, whose real name is Gaspar Prim, gained fame in Argentina for his street humor videos. The news of their deaths has deeply affected their respective fan bases.
Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.