The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Helicopter Crash Claims Country Music Star's Life Amid Terrifying Wave of Air Scares
Country singer Rick Sollo, half of the duo Rick and Renner, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on September 21. He was 69. Four others aboard were also killed, including a businessman, a video maker...
A country music figure has died in a helicopter crash in Brazil, according to reports published on October 22, 2026. The deceased is Rick Sollo, who was part of the duo Rick and Renner.
The incident involved four others who were on board the helicopter, including a businessman, a video maker, the pilot, and the co-pilot. No other details about their identities or conditions are provided in the material.
The crash occurred with Sollo aboard a helicopter, and the fatalities were confirmed for him and the three other named individuals on board. Specifics about the location within Brazil or the time of day are not disclosed in the available material.
The report notes prior incidents in the broader entertainment industry, mentioning other country artists experiencing aviation-related emergencies, but it does not attribute any cause or context to Sollo’s crash, nor does it provide information about injuries, aircraft details, or a formal investigation.