‘Life Goes On’ singer Oliver Tree dies in Brazil helicopter crash (opens original article in a new tab)

American singer Oliver Tree died in a helicopter crash in Brazil, killing six people including him, with the accident causing a fire that burned 20 cars. Brazil has seen 84 aircraft accidents in 2026, 25 dead, not including this crash.

• American alt-pop singer Oliver Tree died in a helicopter crash in Brazil with five others
• Helicopter collision caused fire that burned 20 cars in Rio de Janeiro
• Brazil has had 84 aircraft accidents in 2026, 25 dead, not including this crash
• Tree was known for hits like 'Life Goes On' and had 11 million Spotify listeners
• Rescue workers faced challenges fighting fire from lithium-ion batteries in electric cars