Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro's Recreio dos Bandeirantes on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, killing six people, authorities said. (apnews.com)
According to the Rio de Janeiro Military Fire Department, the aircraft crashed in the city's western zone; one came down in a car dealership lot, sparking a fire that crews extinguished. No survivors were found. (apnews.com)
Firefighters were dispatched at 8:59 a.m. local time and reported the collision occurred near Avenida das Américas; approximately 20 vehicles caught fire before the blaze was controlled. (agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br)
Police said American singer Oliver Tree, 32, was on a passenger list provided to aviation authorities; formal identification of victims is proceeding through forensic examination. (apnews.com)
Brazil's Air Force said investigators from the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) have opened an inquiry into the cause of the midair collision. (euronews.com)
The case is being handled by the Civil Police's 42nd Precinct in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, authorities said. (correio.rac.com.br)