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Two Helicopters Collide Midair Near McMinnville Airport In Oregon
Two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 2:15 p.m., officials said.[1]
An Airbus H125 with two people aboard and a Robinson R22 with a single pilot were involved.[1] Multiple agencies responded.[1] Roads around the crash site were closed as emergency crews worked at the scene.[1] The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the federal investigation.[1]
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- The collision occurred Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 2:15 p.m. local time near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon.
- The aircraft involved were an Airbus H125 helicopter with two people aboard and a Robinson R22 helicopter with a single pilot.
- Multiple agencies responded, roads around the crash site were closed, and the NTSB is leading the federal investigation.
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October 30, 2026