{
  "id": 9339697,
  "title": "Brazilian singer, 4 others killed in helicopter crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/brazilian-singer-4-others-killed-in-helicopter-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:23:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1539563/brazilian-singer-4-others-killed-helicopter-crash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, five individuals, comprising Brazilian singer Rick Sollo from the sertanejo music duo Rick & Renner, perished in a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of southern Brazil's Santa Catarina state, according to the fire department, as reported by Xinhua. The helicopter had gone missing on Monday following takeoff from Porto Belo, situated on the northern coast of the state, en route to Sao Joaquim. Forecasts had indicated severe weather and thunderstorms in the area. Among the deceased were businessman Bruno Avelar, cameraman Paulo Soares, the pilot, and the co-pilot. The wreckage was discovered on Tuesday amidst foggy conditions following a search conducted by approximately 40 firefighters, over ten vehicles, drones, two search dogs, and an aircraft. Brazil's civil aviation agency affirmed that the aircraft, a Bell 430 manufactured in 2001, had been authorized for operation. Rick & Renner is one of Brazil's most renowned sertanejo music duos, with a career spanning the 1980s.",
  "summary": "SAO PAULO: Five people, including Brazilian singer Rick Sollo of the sertanejo music duo Rick & Renner, were found dead Tuesday after their helicopter crashed in a mountainous area of southern Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, the fire department said, Xinhua reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brazilian singer Rick Sollo dies in helicopter crash",
    "Four others, including businessman and pilot, perish",
    "Aircraft found crashed in foggy mountain region"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}