Three dead after two helicopters collide in midair near Oregon
Three people, including a flight instructor and a student pilot, died following a midair collision between two helicopters near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. The FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the crash.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns and the risks associated with flight training operations near small municipal airports.
Image source, Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 7 minutes ago Three people have died after two helicopters collided in midair near a small airport in Oregon, officials said.
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