He was about to start a massive global tour. A crash in Brazil took his life.
Singer Oliver Tree and five other people died after two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026.
Life can change in a single second. For millions of music fans, a bright light went out when a flight ended in disaster.
WHAT HAPPENE
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American singer Oliver Tree died on Sunday morning in Brazil. He was only 32 years old.
Tree was riding in a helicopter with four other people. Their aircraft collided with another helicopter over an electric vehicle yard in southwest Rio de Janeiro.
Local police said all six people across both flights died. The other passengers included Argentine YouTuber Gaspi.
WHAT THE EVIDENCE SHOW
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- 6 total people lost their lives in the crash.
- 2 helicopters collided mid-air.
- 5 people were in Oliver Tree's helicopter, including pilot Alexandre Souza.
- 1 pilot, Charles Marsillac, was alone in the second helicopter.
- 0 survivors were reported by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro.
THE BIGGER QUESTIO
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Air travel is often seen as the safest way to go. But when private helicopters fill the skies above busy cities, does the risk go up?
We must ask if local flight paths are safe enough. As cities grow, keeping the skies clear becomes a harder job for local teams.
THE OTHER SID
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Local flight records do not show any early signs of pilot error. Both pilots were local and knew the Rio de Janeiro skies well.
Based on the current evidence, it is too early to blame either crew before the official crash team finishes their review.
WHAT HAPPENS NO
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Fans around the world are mourning the loss of a unique artist. His upcoming tour, set to start on July 1 in Portugal, is now canceled.
Flight teams in Brazil are looking at flight data to find out how this tragedy happened. Their work will help make local skies safer for everyone.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNO
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- Why did the two helicopters fly so close to each other?
- Did weather or mechanical failure play a role in the crash?
- Were both pilots in contact with air control before they met in the air?
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Published: Jun 14, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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