Producer reveals last-minute decision not to get on helicopter before it crashed killing Oliver Tree and five others (opens original article in a new tab)

A music producer missed a helicopter that crashed in Rio de Janeiro, killing alt-pop singer Oliver Tree and five others, including his friend Lucas Frota. Wao revealed he decided not to board at the last minute, sparing his life.

• Music producer Victor Wao missed a helicopter that crashed, killing Oliver Tree and five others
• Wao revealed he was supposed to be on the helicopter but decided not to at the last minute
• Six people died in the Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash on June 14, including Oliver Tree and producer Lucas Frota
• Tree had recently released his fourth album and was on a world tour before his death
• Wao described Frota as his best friend and expressed gratitude for surviving the crash