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Two helicopters collided in mid-air near an Oregon airport on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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The collision involving an Airbus H125 and a Robinson R22 occurred near McMinnville Municipal Airport at about 2:15 p.m. local time, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration provided to CBS News.

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Only the pilot was aboard the Robinson R22, while the Airbus H125 was carrying two people, the FAA said.

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ABC News (US)30 Oct

On Thursday at 2:14 p.m., two helicopters collided mid-air near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. One helicopter was a Robinson R22 with one pilot and the other an Airbus H125 carrying two people. Local authorities are on site, but details about injuries have not been released. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the incident.

2 helicopters collide in mid-air near Oregon airport: FAA →
CBS News30 Oct

Two helicopters, an Airbus H125 and a Robinson R22, collided in midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport on Thursday at approximately 2:15 p.m., local officials confirmed. The collision involved one pilot each in the Robinson R22 and two people in the Airbus H125; details about their conditions were not immediately available. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an investigation into the incident…

2 choppers involved in midair collision near Oregon airport, officials say →
New York Post30 Oct

On Thursday afternoon near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, two helicopters collided: a Robinson R22 with one pilot and an Airbus H125 carrying two people. Both aircraft crashed to the ground shortly after 2:15 p.m., prompting emergency services to respond quickly to the scene. The article does not specify any injuries or fatalities but mentions that roadways around the crash site are closed, requesting…

Two helicopters collide near Oregon airport →
The Hindu30 Oct

Two helicopters carrying a total of three people collided mid-air near McMinnville Airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon around 2:15 p.m., causing the closure of Highway 233. The collision involved a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125; only the pilot was in the R22 while two others were aboard the H125. Emergency crews responded to the scene, but no details about injuries or conditions were…

2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highway →
Fox News30 Oct

Near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, two helicopters—a Robinson R22 with one person aboard and an Airbus H125 carrying two people—collided midair around 2:15 p.m. local time on Thursday. The crash occurred in a field off Oregon Route 233 west of Dayton, leading to temporary highway closures by emergency responders. Details about injuries or fatalities were not provided by the FAA, which stated it would…

Two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport with three people aboard, FAA confirms →
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BBC30 Oct

Three people died when two helicopters—a Robinson R22 and an Airbus—collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon on Thursday afternoon. Both aircraft crashed into a field next to a highway; victims included 22-year-old flight instructor Maddie Aasbo from Texas, her student pilot from the UK, and Tyler Delane Sturdevant, 38, of Newberg, Oregon, the sole occupant of the Airbus helicopter. The FAA and…

Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport →

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    Two helicopters collided in mid-air near an Oregon airport on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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Where to start Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport BBC News

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  • 30 Oct Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airportThree people died when two helicopters—a Robinson R22 and an Airbus—collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon on Thursday afternoon. Both aircraft crashed into a field next to a highway; victims included 22-year-old flight instructor Maddie Aasbo from Texas, her student pilot from the UK, and Tyler Delane Sturdevant, 38, of Newberg, Oregon, the sole occupant of the Airbus helicopter. The FAA and…BBC
  • 30 Oct Two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport with three people aboard, FAA confirmsNear McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, two helicopters—a Robinson R22 with one person aboard and an Airbus H125 carrying two people—collided midair around 2:15 p.m. local time on Thursday. The crash occurred in a field off Oregon Route 233 west of Dayton, leading to temporary highway closures by emergency responders. Details about injuries or fatalities were not provided by the FAA, which stated it would…Fox News
  • 30 Oct 2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highwayTwo helicopters carrying a total of three people collided mid-air near McMinnville Airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon around 2:15 p.m., causing the closure of Highway 233. The collision involved a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125; only the pilot was in the R22 while two others were aboard the H125. Emergency crews responded to the scene, but no details about injuries or conditions were…The Hindu
  • 30 Oct Two helicopters collide near Oregon airportOn Thursday afternoon near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, two helicopters collided: a Robinson R22 with one pilot and an Airbus H125 carrying two people. Both aircraft crashed to the ground shortly after 2:15 p.m., prompting emergency services to respond quickly to the scene. The article does not specify any injuries or fatalities but mentions that roadways around the crash site are closed, requesting…New York Post
  • 30 Oct 2 helicopters carrying a total of 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highwayTwo helicopters carrying three people collided in mid-air near the McMinnville Airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon. The collision occurred around 2:15 p.m., leading to the closure of a major highway while emergency crews responded to the scene.Toronto Star
  • 30 Oct 2 choppers involved in midair collision near Oregon airport, officials sayTwo helicopters, an Airbus H125 and a Robinson R22, collided in midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport on Thursday at approximately 2:15 p.m., local officials confirmed. The collision involved one pilot each in the Robinson R22 and two people in the Airbus H125; details about their conditions were not immediately available. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an investigation into the incident…CBS News
  • 30 Oct 2 helicopters collide in mid-air near Oregon airport: FAAOn Thursday at 2:14 p.m., two helicopters collided mid-air near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. One helicopter was a Robinson R22 with one pilot and the other an Airbus H125 carrying two people. Local authorities are on site, but details about injuries have not been released. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the incident.ABC News (US)

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