Second Fatal Helicopter Crash in Eight Weeks Hits Rio de Janeiro

A sightseeing helicopter crashed near Vista Chinesa in Rio's Tijuca National Park on August 8, 2026, killing a pilot and three Colombian women from one family who had traveled for a quinceañera. It follows a June 14 midair collision over Rio's West Zone that killed six. Rio's mayor urged a temporary flight suspension, but only federal regulators can enforce one.