✓ verbatim from the press ≈ paraphrased
Two helicopters collided in midair on June 14, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro's Recreio dos Bandeirantes, killing six people — including American singer Oliver Tree, 32, who was on a world tour, and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim (Gaspi), with 2.8 million followers. According to G1, the victims are pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac and passengers Lucas Brito Chaves Frota, Lucas Vignale, and Oliver Tree. ≈
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"As vítimas são: Helicóptero PP-MAC - Alexandre Souza, piloto da aeronave; Gaspar Prim, o Gaspi, youtuber argentino; Lucas Brito Chaves, o Lucas Frota, produtor musical brasileiro; Lucas Vignale, diretor de videoclipes argentino; Nickel Oliver Tree, cantor e produtor americano. Helicóptero PR-DJJ - Charles Marsillac, piloto."
"Oliver Tree Nickell nasceu em 29 de junho de 1993, em Santa Cruz, na Califórnia, nos Estados Unidos... Nickel Oliver Tree (passageiro)... O cantor norte-americano Oliver Tree é um dos seis mortos no acidente envolvendo dois helicópteros no Recreio dos Bandeirantes"
"do influenciador argentino Gaspi - que tem 2,8 milhões de seguidores apenas no Youtube... Gaspar Prim (Gaspi), youtuber argentino"
One helicopter exploded upon hitting the ground in a BYD electric vehicle lot on Avenida das Américas. As reported by the Brazilian Air Force, "one of the helicopters exploded upon hitting the ground, and flames spread to electric vehicles, causing more explosions." The Fire Department was called at 8:59 AM and about 45 firefighters worked at the scene. At least 20 cars were incinerated. ≈
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"Um dos helicópteros explodiu ao atingir o solo, e as chamas se alastraram pelos veículos elétricos, o que causou mais explosões."
Oliver Tree was accompanied by South American music producers and filmmakers heading to Angra dos Reis on the coast. The singer had performed in São Paulo on June 6 and had over 60 shows scheduled for his world tour, including performances in Paris, Barcelona and London. Charles Marsillac, pilot of the second aircraft flying alone, was also a musician who had compositions recorded by the group Cidade Negra. ✓
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"O cantor estava em turnê mundial após lançar o álbum "Love You Madly Hate You Badly" (Amo você loucamente, odeio você intensamente), com mais de 60 shows marcados para os próximos meses em grandes cidades, como Paris, Barcelona, Londres, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney e Pequim."
The Brazilian Air Force, through the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa), activated investigators from the Third Regional Service for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Seripa 3) to conduct initial investigation. The helicopters involved had registrations PP-MAC (1999 Bell 206B) and PR-DJJ (2012 Eurocopter AS350 B2), both in regular status according to Anac. ✓
Press quotes (1)
"A Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB), por meio do Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (Cenipa), informa que, neste domingo (14), investigadores do Terceiro Serviço Regional de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (Seripa 3), com sede no Rio de Janeiro–RJ, foram acionados para realizar a ação inicial da ocorrência envolvendo duas aeronaves, de matrículas PP-MAC e PR-DJJ, no Recreio dos Bandeirantes, na Zona Sudoeste do Rio de Janeiro–RJ."
Six people died in collision: two pilots and four passengers
Aircraft collided in air before hitting ground in electric vehicle lot
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (2)
Oliver Tree had recorded videos in Rio favela wearing Brazilian national team jersey
Charles Marsillac had musical background with compositions for Cidade Negra and Malhação
Conflicting versions (1)
Oliver Tree group's destination
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What caused the helicopter collision?
Why it's still unknown: Cenipa began technical investigation but has not yet released preliminary report on accident causes.
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What were weather conditions at the time of the accident?
Why it's still unknown: No official report mentioned visibility, wind or atmospheric conditions during the collision.
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Did pilots have communication with air traffic control?
Why it's still unknown: Authorities did not report whether there was flight coordination or communication between aircraft before collision.