Overview
- Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14, and crashed into an electric‑vehicle dealership, killing all six people aboard and igniting dozens of cars.
- Police publicly identified the victims on Thursday, June 18, naming Oliver Tree along with producers Lucas Frota and Lucas Vignale, YouTuber Gaspar Prim Díaz (Gaspi), and the two pilots.
- Investigators from Brazilian aviation bodies and local police have opened a formal probe and are prioritizing recovery of flight recorders and video evidence to establish what caused the mid‑air collision.
- Close contacts and family have posted tributes while asking for privacy, with Tree’s girlfriend and his mother releasing emotional messages that have dominated public reaction.
- A near‑miss account from producer Victor Wao, who said he nearly boarded the flight, has drawn attention to last‑minute changes, and Tree’s planned world tour dates and related industry plans remain in flux as the inquiry continues.