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Rio de Janeiro forest helicopter crash

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A helicopter crashed in dense forest near a tourist site in Rio de Janeiro, killing the pilot and three passengers. The report says difficult terrain complicated the response; it provides no further details on recovery, victim identification or the investigation’s findings.

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    1. Update 1Tijuca Helicopter Crash Kills 4 and Forces Rio Reckoning

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      Tijuca Helicopter Crash Kills 4 and Forces Rio Reckoning

      A sightseeing flight crashes near Vista Chinesa, killing a pilot and three Colombian tourists — 10 dead in two accidents in 55 days.

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      • No confirmed cause for the Tijuca crash has been reported and no final ANAC emergency order has been detailed.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Eduardo CavaliereBrazilian lawyer, politician and the present Mayor of the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1 report

    Places

    • Recreio dos BandeirantesRecreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1 report
    • Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro, Brazil1 report
    • Tijuca National ParkEstr. da Cascatinha, 850 - | Santa Teresa - Estrada das Paineiras, S/N - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil1 report
    • Vista ChinesaEstr. da Vista Chinesa, S/N - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil1 report

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    11 sources7 outlets1 video