Oliver Tree, born Oliver Tree Nickell, has sadly passed away, as well as Argentinean YouTuber Gaspi, or Gaspar Prim.
The singer-songwriter and YouTuber were among six fatalities after two helicopters collided in in Recreio dos Bandeirantes on Sunday (June 14) in the Southwest of Rio De Janiero, Brazil.
CNN Brazil confirmed the news, writing that there were five killed in one helicopter and the pilot of the other aircraft.
- Oliver Tree Nickel – passenger
- Lucas Vignale – passenger
- Gaspar Prim – passenger
- Lucas Brito Chaves – passenger
- Alexandre Souza – pilot
- Charles Marsillac – pilot
Oliver was in the middle of a tour in Brazil when the fatal accident happened, and had just performed in São Paulo. He was expected to play in Portugal next, and had just posted a photo on his Instagram Story in the studio working on music.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Gaspi was reportedly on the aircraft with Oliver Tree.
The helicopters reportedly crashed in a parking lot with several cars, and approximately 20 vehicles were hit and caught fire, CNN Brazil adds.
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) issued a statement:
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB), through the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA), informs that, this Sunday (June 14th), investigators from the Third Regional Service for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (SERIPA III), based in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), were called to carry out the Initial Action of the incident involving two aircraft, registration numbers PP-MAC and PR-DJJ, in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro (RJ).
During the Initial Action, qualified and accredited professionals apply specific techniques for data collection and confirmation, preservation of evidence, initial verification of damage caused to or by the aircraft, and gathering other information necessary for the investigation.
The ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) also issued a statement:
The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) reports that it has become aware of the air accident involving two helicopters, today, June 14th, in Rio de Janeiro, and is investigating the situation of the aircraft and pilots involved in the case. The investigations into the causes will be conducted by the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA).
ANAC regrets the incident, expresses its solidarity with the families and friends of the victims, and reiterates to all passengers on general aviation flights that they should verify the status of companies and aircraft before boarding.
Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. We have sadly lost several stars in 2026.
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