Three killed in mid-air helicopter crash near McMinnville, Oregon
The Guardian reported that three people died after two helicopters collided in mid‑air near a small airport in Oregon.
The Guardian reported that three people died after two helicopters collided in mid‑air near a small airport in Oregon. The Yamhill County sheriff’s office said it received reports at about 2.10 pm local time of an aircraft incident involving the two helicopters southeast of McMinnville, close to the municipal airport. Among those killed were a flight instructor, a 22‑year‑old British student pilot and a 38‑year‑old pilot.
The incident occurred near McMinnville municipal airport, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Why it matters
The crash claimed three lives, including a British student pilot, highlighting the hazards of low‑altitude flight.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Oregon, British, McMinnville, Yamhill
- Section
- Travel
- Figure cited
- The Yamhill county sheriff’s office said on Thursday that it received reports at about 2.10pm local time about an aircraft incident involving two helicopters that had crashed south-east of McMinnville, near McMinnville municipal airport. (The Guardian)
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