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American singer Oliver Tree died in a midair collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, along with five others including the pilot of the other helicopter; Tree, 32, was aboard the chopper with four other passengers when the crash occurred west of downtown Rio.
American singer Oliver Tree was listed as a passenger on one of two helicopters that collided midair over Rio de Janeiro, killing all six aboard; authorities have not yet identified the bodies and an investigation into the cause is underway, with debris on the ground and one helicopter crashing onto a car dealership lot that caught fire.
Two helicopters collided in midair over Rio de Janeiro’s Recreio dos Bandeirantes, killing all six aboard; their wreckage crashed into the parking lot of an electric vehicle dealership, igniting about 20 cars. The fire was difficult to extinguish due to toxic gases from lithium‑ion batteries, and the second helicopter carried only the pilot. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
During a Sunday 11-person team jump near Ritzville, Washington, two experienced skydivers collided at about 1,000 feet; Randy Hubbs died and Nicole Klein was injured; neither was aware of the other’s position; weather was not a factor; Hubbs had 800+ jumps and Klein 900+; the investigation is ongoing.
During a scheduled group skydive near Ritzville, Washington, 70-year-old Randy Hubbs died and 52-year-old Nicole Klein was injured after colliding midair; weather was not a factor and 11 divers took part. The Adams County Sheriff's Office is investigating; Skydive West Plains said both jumpers were experienced (Hubbs ~800 jumps, Klein ~900) and expressed condolences as Klein recovers from a hip injury.
A skydiver was killed after a midair collision with another jumper during a group jump in Washington state; officials are investigating the incident, with no immediate details on the condition of the other jumper.
Four naval aviators ejected safely after two E/A-18G Growlers from VAQ-129 collided midair during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home AFB in Idaho; both jets crashed but all crew members parachuted to the ground and are being evaluated by medical personnel as first responders secured the scene.
Four crewmembers aboard EA-18G Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island survived a midair collision during the Mountain Home air show in Idaho as both jets crashed and exploded; all crew ejected safely, with one sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and others unharmed. The air show was canceled and the incident is under investigation, with wind gusts reported at the site.
A midair collision during the Gunfighter Skies air show at Mountain Home AFB forced four Navy pilots to eject from two E/A-18G Growlers; the pilots were later reported safe as rescue crews and responders battled a brush fire and secured the scene, with investigators launching a probe and attendees kept on base for safety.
Two South Korean F-15 fighter jets collided mid-air over Daegu after the pilots briefly used their phones to record video, causing more than $500,000 in damage; authorities say distraction played a role and an investigation is underway.
The House approved the ALERT Act 396-10 to require ADS-B In and other collision-avoidance tech for most aircraft, including military planes, by 2031, and to extend safety measures to helicopter routes and air-traffic-control training, in response to the January 2025 midair collision near Reagan National Airport. The bill, the House version contrasted with the Senate’s ROTOR Act, addresses some NTSB recommendations but victims’ families say it does not fully address all issues and budget/defense concerns raised by the Pentagon and lawmakers.
NTSB board member Todd Inman, the agency’s initial on-scene spokesman for the January Washington, D.C. midair collision, abruptly left the NTSB after saying he was fired by the White House’s Presidential Personnel Office on behalf of President Trump; Inman, appointed by Biden in 2024, says no reason was given for his termination, and CBS News reports neither the White House nor the NTSB commented. The departure follows the firing of another Biden-appointed NTSB member in May 2025 and highlights ongoing questions about safety oversight and personnel changes within the agency.
Relatives of the 67 people killed in last year’s Washington midair collision traveled to D.C. hoping the ROTOR Act would pass, aiming for stricter aviation safety rules; instead, the House did not advance ROTOR and backed an alternative, leaving the grieving families stunned and disappointed.
One year after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac collision that killed 67 people, families and first responders recount their losses as authorities outline safety reforms: the NTSB cited a dangerously narrow 75-foot vertical separation between the helicopter route and the jet path, along with faulty helicopter altimeters and overreliance on visual separation with night vision gear; in response, the FAA has closed Route 4, re-routed helicopter traffic, banned visual separation within five miles of Reagan National, and issued nearly 50 recommendations with a final NTSB report pending.
Two experienced pilots, Kenneth Kirsch and Michael Greenberg, died in a midair helicopter collision near Hammonton, New Jersey, after their aircraft flew close together, possibly causing the crash. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, with preliminary findings expected in 30 days.