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Two helicopters collide near Oregon airport

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Hussain, Z. (2026, October 30). Two helicopters collide near Oregon airport. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/us-news/two-helicopters-collide-near-oregon-airport/

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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 community members to avoid the area as authorities investigate the incident.

Written by AI on 2026-10-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

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.

Written for “Helicopters Collide Near Oregon Airport” on 2026-10-30, grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.

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Zoe Hussain

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Two helicopters smashed into each other while flying near an Oregon airport on Thursday, according to authorities. uncertain

helicopters → smash → authorities

A Robinson R22 helicopter with a pilot on board crashed into an Airbus H125 carrying two people near McMinnville Municipal Airport around 2:15 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Police, firefighters, and medical responders rushed to the small airport, about 35 miles southwest of Portland, after receiving a report of the mid-air collision, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. uncertain

Office → crash → statement

A witness told Fox12 that he was standing on the roof of a nearby barn when he saw the two aircraft crash mid-air and plummet to the ground just outside the perimeter of the airport. asserted

aircraft → tell → airport

The stunned man then immediately called 911. asserted

man → call → 911

Officials declined to say whether any of the pilots and passengers on the helicopters were injured or killed in the crash. asserted

any → decline → crash

“Roadways around the crash site are currently closed. asserted

Roadways → close → site

We are asking the community to keep clear of the area,” the department wrote, asking for patience as they respond to the “critical incident” Photos showed the crumpled helicopter debris in a pile on a vast field. asserted

Photos → ask → field

The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide further updates, the FAA said. asserted

FAA → lead → updates

Two helicopters collide near Oregon airport

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