Brazilian authorities have identified the six people who died in the collision of two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro . Among the victims were singer Oliver Tree and Argentine influencer Gaspi , who were traveling in one of the aircraft.
The air tragedy that occurred on the morning of Sunday, June 14, in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, continues to generate international impact after authorities confirmed the identity of the six people who died after the collision of two helicopters in mid-flight over the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area .
Among the deceased are American singer Oliver Tree and Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz , known online as Gaspi , two figures who had millions of followers around the world.
The victims of the accident
According to preliminary reports from Brazilian authorities, the people who lost their lives were:
- Oliver Tree Nickel , a 32-year-old American singer and songwriter.
- Gaspar Prim Díaz “Gaspi” , a 23-year-old Argentine influencer and YouTuber.
- Lucas Vignale , Argentine audiovisual producer and filmmaker.
- Lucas Brito Chaves , a Brazilian citizen.
- Alexandre Souza , pilot of one of the aircraft.
- Charles Marsillac , pilot of the second helicopter.
The news prompted a flood of farewell messages on social media, especially from fans of Oliver Tree and Gaspi, who expressed their sadness at the unexpected loss of both digital artists.
This is how the helicopter collision occurred
The accident occurred around 8:59 a.m. when both aircraft collided in mid-air for reasons that are still under investigation.
After the impact, the helicopters fell onto the parking lot of an electric vehicle dealership, where an intense fire broke out that reached at least 20 cars.
Emergency services located five victims inside one of the aircraft, while the sixth body was found in the second helicopter, which crashed approximately 100 meters from the first accident site.
Oliver Tree was carrying out activities in Brazil
The American singer was in South America as part of his professional tour. The performer of hits like “Life Goes On , ” “Miss You,” and “Hurt” had recently performed in Brazil and had upcoming shows planned in Europe.
Known for his flamboyant style and his mix of genres such as pop , electronica and alternative rock , Oliver Tree had built a significant community of followers on digital platforms.
Gaspi had achieved great popularity in Argentina
For his part, Gaspi became one of the most recognized internet figures in Argentina thanks to his irreverent humor street interviews, characterized by his famous greeting “Buuuuuuuueeenas”.
His content on YouTube and Instagram allowed him to gather millions of followers and participate in far-reaching events such as La Velada del Año V , organized by the Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos .
Weeks before his death, he had premiered his new project “Gaspi visits your home” through the Blender streaming channel .
Authorities are continuing their investigation
Brazilian specialists have already begun the corresponding investigations to determine what caused the aircraft collision. To do this, they are analyzing flight logs, security camera footage, and other technical elements.
The accident is considered one of the most impactful air disasters in Brazil during 2026, due to the presence of well-known personalities among the victims and the impact the news has generated in the international community.
