On the morning of Sunday, June 14, 2026, a tragic mid-air collision between two helicopters in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, resulted in the deaths of six people, including Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi, and American singer Oliver Tree. <\/p>\n
The Rio de Janeiro Military Firefighters Corps responded to the emergency call around 9 a.m., finding both helicopters engulfed in flames about 100 meters apart in the parking lot of an electric car dealership. The crash caused a large fire that damaged at least 15 vehicles. Firefighters expressed concern about the fire spreading due to the lithium-ion batteries in the electric cars nearby. <\/p>\n
Among the victims were:
\n– Gaspi, 23, who gained fame through his humorous street interviews and had nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers.
\n– Lucas Vignale, an Argentine film and music video director.
\n– Oliver Tree, a US singer with 2.3 million Instagram followers, who had recently posted a lighthearted video titled “Gringo 24 horas en Brasil,” showing his experiences in Brazil, including football, barbecues, and motorcycle rides.
\n– Charles Marsillac, the pilot of the second helicopter. <\/p>\n
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro have not officially released the victims\u2019 names due to the severe condition of the bodies, which were found charred. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident. <\/p>\n
Oliver Tree was preparing for a European tour with concerts scheduled for early July in Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, and Rome. His close collaborators expressed shock and grief on social media. Producer Victor WAO revealed he was supposed to be on the helicopter but missed the flight at the last moment. <\/p>\n
This tragic event highlights the risks involved in air travel and the impact on creative communities worldwide. For those following the lives of digital creators and musicians, it\u2019s a somber reminder of the fragility behind the scenes of fame and art.<\/p>\n