Two helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing six

A mid-air collision between two helicopters over Rio de Janeiro on June 15, 2026, resulted in the deaths of six individuals. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. local time. One helicopter carried five passengers, while the other had only its pilot.

Tragically, the deceased include the renowned 32-year-old American pop singer Oliver Tree, who was reportedly in Brazil to promote his latest music album. Popular Argentine YouTuber Gappy was also confirmed to be among the victims.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation, according to Brazilian authorities. The helicopters crashed in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes district of Rio de Janeiro. Debris from the aircraft fell onto a parking garage designated for BYD electric vehicles, igniting a fire.

Firefighters quickly responded to extinguish the blaze. Approximately 20 electric vehicles parked in the garage were destroyed by the fire. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing.