Influencer Thiago Alcântara, known on social media as Iae Break, shared a moving account of how he narrowly escaped a serious helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro. The tragedy, which occurred last Sunday (14), resulted in the deaths of six people, including renowned North American singer Oliver Tree.
In a video released by journalist Isabele Benito, Iae Break revealed that he had been invited to the same flight that took Oliver Tree. However, a previous commitment already scheduled prevented him from boarding the aircraft that would collide moments later in the West Zone of the city.
The decision that saved a life: how the influencer didn’t get on board
Thiago Alcântara explained that the opportunity to fly with the artist arose while he was following Oliver Tree’s visit to Brazil. The withdrawal, motivated by a prior commitment, became a “deliverance” in the face of the fatality that followed. His absence from the flight generated a wave of relief and reflection among his millions of followers.
The influencer was collaborating with Oliver Tree, presenting tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro and helping to create content for digital platforms. The partnership highlighted the rise of Iae Break, which has more than 3 million followers on Instagram alone.
Iae Break’s sadness after the loss of friends
After the deaths were confirmed, Iae Break expressed his deep pain on social media. A photo of him crying, accompanied by the caption “Thank you for the deliverance, God”, went viral among his fans, who sent messages of support and solidarity.
In another publication, the influencer lamented the loss of Oliver Tree and producer Lucas Frota. “I can’t believe you’re gone,” he wrote, highlighting the personal impact of the tragedy.
The role of Lucas Frota and the tribute to Oliver Tree
In the recorded statement, Iae Break revealed that Lucas Frota was responsible for introducing Oliver Tree to the group that accompanied him in Brazil. Shaken, the influencer described the American singer as a figure of unique talent and great humanity.
“Oliver had a giant heart, extremely talented, extremely focused and determined,” said Iae Break, highlighting the void left by the early departure of the artist, whose innovative and irreverent work won a vast fan base globally.
Details of the plane crash and list of victims
The collision between the two helicopters took place on Sunday morning (14) in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, West Zone of Rio. The aircraft crashed into an area used for parking vehicles, resulting in explosions and fires that shocked the region. Authorities have already begun an in-depth investigation to determine the causes of the fatality, which is crucial for aviation safety.
The fatal victims of the accident are:
- Oliver Tree (singer)
- Lucas Vignale (passenger)
- Gaspar Prim (passenger)
- Lucas Brito Chaves (passenger)
- Alexandre Souza (pilot)
- Charles Marsillac (pilot)