2026 Rio de Janeiro mid-air collision
Mid-air collision in Brazil
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On 14 June 2026, a mid-air collision involving two helicopters killed six people in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Among the victims was American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree and Argentinian YouTuber Gaspi.[1][2]
Date14 June 2026
Site
- Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Total fatalities6
Total survivors0
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Site |
|
| Total fatalities | 6 |
| Total survivors | 0 |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Helicopter |
| Aircraft name | Eurocopter AS 350 B2 |
| Fatalities | 1 |
The pilot of the first helicopter was identified as Alexandre Souza, while the passengers were Lucas Brito Chaves, Oliver Tree Nickell, Lucas Vignale, and Gaspar Prim. The sole occupant of the second helicopter was pilot Charles Marsillac.[3]
