Oliver Tree Reportedly Killed in Rio Helicopter Crash
Authorities said the collision sparked a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, and investigators are examining what caused the helicopters to hit each other.
- 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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The crash over the city, then the explosion and the burning in the electric car depot. No survivors. The US musician was in Brazil for a stop of his world tour
Oliver Tree Nickell, American singer, songwriter, rapper, music producer and filmmaker, died on June 14, 2026 in a plane crash in Brazil. He began his independent career at the age of 17 in electronic music festivals and established himself as a multifaceted artist, directing his own videos and creating audiovisual projects. His most notable albums include Ugly Is Beautiful (2020) and Love You Madly Hate You Badly (2026). His irreverent and crea…
American singer Oliver Three died as a result of a collision between two helicopters in the Rerereyo area of Banderantes in south-west Rio de Janeiro, reporting to CNN Brazil with reference to the police.
The music world is in shock: US musician Oliver Tree Nickell died in a helicopter accident in Brazil.
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