
Helicopter Crash in Rio Reveals Brazil's Safety Problem
Two helicopters crashed over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing all six people aboard. The accident exposes a gap: helicopters face fewer safety rules than planes, yet Rio's busy skies and mountain valleys create danger. Pilots flying without air-traffic guidance rely on spotting each other to avoid crashes. This mirrors a 2006 jet disaster that killed 154 and exposed similar safety lapses.
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