Rio helicopter crash kills four during a sightseeing flight over Tijuca National Park, prompting calls for stronger safety checks across the city. Related: Bomb Cyclone Alert in Southern Brazil Triggers Severe Weather WarningsRio Helicopter Crash Kills Four in Tijuca National ParkThe Rio helicopter crash occurred Saturday morning during a sightseeing flight over Rio de Janeiro, killing four people after the aircraft went down in a forested area of Tijuca National Park. The family had arrived in the city the previous Monday and had booked a panoramic helicopter flight costing approximately 4,400 Brazilian reais. Rio Helicopter Crash Raises Safety ConcernsBrazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency—ANAC | Brazil’s Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center—CENIPAThe Rio helicopter crash has renewed concerns about the safety of commercial sightseeing flights in a city where aerial tours have become increasingly popular among domestic and international visitors. Geopolitical ContextThe Rio helicopter crash carries implications for Brazil’s tourism sector and for relations with the countries whose citizens visit the city.