Oliver Tree was listed among the passengers after two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14, 2026, killing all six people aboard, officials said, while formal forensic identification was still pending in the immediate aftermath. The fatal collision happened in Rio’s western zone.
The crash happened in Recreio dos Bandeirantes and drew international attention because the 32-year-old American singer was among the names connected to the passenger list. Brazilian authorities and local outlets identified Tree among the victims.
What Officials Know About the Oliver Tree Crash
Two helicopters collided in midair over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, killing everyone aboard and sending one aircraft into a parking lot where electric vehicles were parked, sparking a fire that was later extinguished. The crash involved two helicopters and left six people dead.
Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police identified Oliver Tree as one of the six people killed, while other reports noted that authorities had placed him on the passenger list given to aviation officials but were still awaiting formal forensic identification of the bodies. The victim list included Tree and five others.
That distinction is important because passenger lists, police confirmations and forensic identification can be updated at different stages after a fatal crash. Authorities continued working to confirm the identities of the victims and determine the cause of the collision.
The Victims and the Investigation
Brazilian reports said five victims were in one helicopter and the pilot was in the other aircraft. The crash also killed Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim Díaz, known as Gaspi, along with Lucas Vignale, Lucas Brito Chaves and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac. The names were released in local coverage of the fatal crash.
At least 20 vehicles were burned after the crash in the electric-vehicle parking area on Avenida das Américas. Local reports described explosions, fire and damage at the scene.
Rio’s Civil Police said forensic work had been carried out at the scene and that investigators were awaiting findings from Brazil’s Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents. The investigation remained active as officials reviewed the collision.
Oliver Tree’s Career
Oliver Tree, born Oliver Tree Nickell, was an American singer, songwriter and performer known for a distinctive visual style and viral pop tracks including “Life Goes On” and “Miss You.” His music career included several widely streamed releases.
His official website listed “Love You Madly Hate You Badly” as his new album, with tracks including “All You Ever Wanted,” “Deep End,” “Flowers” and “With You.” The album and related material were listed on Tree’s official site.
Tree built a following through music videos, online promotion and live performances, developing a public image that became closely associated with his music career. His death, if confirmed through the final forensic process, would mark a sudden end to a career that had gained a large audience across streaming platforms and social media.
Authorities have not yet announced a final cause for the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.
