Helicopter Crash in Rio Reveals Brazil's Safety Problem

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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