All those on-board have died after it collided in mid-air with another helicopter in Rio De Janiero – the ‘terrifying’ crash then sparked a huge fire in a parking lot
The ‘horrifying’ aftermath of a deadly helicopter crash which killed six people – including musician Oliver Tree – has been described by eyewitnesses in Brazil.
All six people on board the helicopter died after the deadly incident in Rio De Janeiro, where two helicopters collided in mid-air.
Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed on the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished.
Officials said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.
Fernandes de Freitas, a tire repair worker, said he saw one of the helicopters in flames following the midair collision, and noticed that one of the passengers jumped out of the other aircraft, before it hit the ground.
“It was terrifying, absolutely horrifying,” De Freitas said.
Argentine streaming channel Blender said that content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz — also known as Gaspi — was in one of the helicopters.
Gaspi had more than 2.8 million followers on YouTube – he was just 23 years old.
“Thanks for your art, your magic and your sensibility, every one of us will miss you,” Blender said on its X account.
The Brazillian Air Force said: “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.”
YouTube star and Britain’s Got Talent judge, KSI said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Can’t believe I’m actually having to type this. You’re 32 man. You should still be here. You still had so much life to live. So much music to make. So much content to make. You’re a legend and will always be a legend. Still doesn’t feel real. Genuinely feel sick. I love you bro.”
