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2 helicopters carrying a total of 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highway

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Two 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.

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As of October 30, 2026, three people died after two helicopters collided mid-air near McMinnville Municipal Airport southwest of Portland, Oregon. The crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. local time on Thursday, involving an Airbus H125 and a Robinson R22 helicopter. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, resulting in the closure of a nearby highway. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident. Jerry Trimble Helicopters, which operated one of the helicopters, confirmed their involvement and stated they were cooperating fully with investigators.

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McMINNVILLE Ore. (AP) — Two helicopters carrying a total of three people collided in mid-air Thursday near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the closure of a key highway, authorities said. asserted

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Emergency crews responded around 2:15 p.m. following reports of a crash a few miles east of the McMinnville Airport, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. uncertain

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2 helicopters carrying a total of 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highway

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