Oliver Tree, 32, Killed in Rio Helicopter Collision
Six killed in mid-air helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro, crashing into a dealership and burning 20 vehicles, prompting an investigation into the cause.
- On Sunday, June 14, 2026, two helicopters collided mid-air over Recreio dos Bandeirantes in Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people on board, according to the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police. Musician Oliver Tree Nickell, 32, was among the victims.
- According to the Military Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro, one helicopter was bound for Angra dos Reis while the other was refueling. The wreckage ignited a fire among parked electric vehicles, requiring three to four times more water than standard car fires to extinguish.
- The first aircraft carried pilot Alexandre Souza and passengers Lucas Brito Chaves, Tree, Lucas Vignale, and Gaspar Prim. Pilot Charles Marsillac was the sole occupant of the second helicopter, discovered 100 meters away.
- Brazil's Air Force and the Centre for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents launched an official investigation. Investigators prioritize recovering flight recordings and video evidence to determine the collision's cause.
- Tree was midway through a global tour supporting his album 'Love You Madly, Hate You Badly,' released April 24, 2026. The musician had performed in São Paulo on June 6, 2026, before the fatal accident interrupted his European leg.
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