Tragic Helicopter Collision in Rio Claims Six Lives

WHO:

AP News - Six people were aboard the two helicopters that collided.

ABC News - The Rio de Janeiro Military Fire Department responded to the incident.

WHAT:

AP News - Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the deaths of all six people aboard.

ABC News - The collision occurred in the city’s western zone and one helicopter crashed on a car dealership, igniting a fire.

WHERE:

AP News - The incident took place over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, specifically in the city’s western zone.

ABC News - One of the helicopters crashed on a car dealership.

WHEN:

ABC News - The collision occurred on a Sunday morning.

WHY:

ABC News - An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.

HOW:

ABC News - Firefighters extinguished the fire that ignited after one helicopter crashed on the car dealership.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 19:24 UTC)

Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulting in the tragic deaths of all six people aboard. The collision occurred in the city's western zone, with one helicopter crashing onto a car dealership and igniting a fire, which firefighters quickly extinguished. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of this devastating incident.