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3 dead after 2 helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport, sheriff says
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Key Points:
- Three people died after two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in northwest Oregon on Thursday afternoon.
- The crash involved a Robinson R-22 helicopter carrying a flight instructor from Texas and a UK student pilot, and an Airbus AS350 piloted by a sole occupant from Newberg, Oregon.
- The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. local time in a rural farm field about 40 miles southwest of Portland.
- The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are leading the investigation, with investigators present at the scene Thursday night.
- Jerry Trimble Helicopters, the operator of one helicopter involved, expressed condolences and confirmed cooperation with authorities during the investigation.
