The tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulted in the deaths of American singer Oliver Tree and Argentine YouTuber Gaspi, real name Gasper Prim. The two were among five people on one helicopter that crashed at a parking lot after colliding with another helicopter mid-air.
As the investigation unfolds, a key question has emerged: why were Oliver Tree and Gaspi on the same helicopter in Rio de Janeiro? Oliver Tree's last Instagram post sheds light on their presence in the city.
According to CNN Brazil, Oliver Tree had been in Brazil since the first week of June, performing in Sao Paolo as part of his world tour. His next performance was scheduled in Europe in July, but he stayed back in Rio de Janeiro. His last Instagram post was a skit on the FIFA World Cup 2026, shot jointly with Brazilian YouTuber Iae Break.
It is unclear why the singer was with YouTuber Gaspi and two other passengers on the helicopter Sunday. It is likely that they were shooting content as part of Tree's collaborations with internet personalities from Latin America.
The two helicopters crashed at a parking lot of electric vehicles after a mid-air collision, with a fire erupting and destroying between 18 and 20 vehicles. The Brazilian Air Force is investigating the crash through CENIPA and Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency.
