Three killed when helicopters collide near Oregon airport
Three people were killed when two helicopters collided and crashed near McMinnville, Oregon, closing part of Highway 233, authorities said.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
Three people were killed Thursday when two helicopters collided and crashed into a farm field near McMinnville, Oregon, authorities said. The crash happened a few miles east of McMinnville Airport and led to the closure of Highway 233 west of Dayton, along with nearby local roads.
The victims were identified as Oregon pilot Tyler Sturdevant, 38; Texas flight instructor Maddie Aasbo, 22; and an unnamed student pilot from the United Kingdom. The Federal Aviation Administration identified the aircraft as a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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