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Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport

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Three people were killed in a midair collision between two helicopters near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. The victims included a flight instructor, a student pilot, and the sole occupant of the second aircraft, with federal authorities now leading an investigation.

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Image source, Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 30 October 2026, 02:38 GMT Updated 03:05 GMT Three people have died after two helicopters collided midair near a small airport in Oregon, officials said.

The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred near McMinnville Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon. Both aircraft crashed in a field adjacent to a highway, the sheriff's office said.

Authorities identified the victims as a 22-year-old flight instructor from Texas and a student pilot from the United Kingdom, who were aboard one of the helicopters. The sole occupant of the other aircraft was also killed.

I t was not immediately clear what caused the crash.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) responded to the scene and are leading the ongoing investigation.

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