Three people have been killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air near a small airport in Oregon on Thursday. The Yamhill county sheriff’s office said 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.
Two helicopters collide in Oregon, killing three people
UKPulse Consumer DeskThree people have been killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air near a small airport in Oregon on Thursday.
- The collision involved a 1995 Robinson R22 helicopter and a 2018 Airbus AS 350B3 helicopter.
- Two people were onboard the Robinson and one onboard the Airbus, all of whom are deceased.
- A student pilot from the UK was among those killed.
What this means for you: If you have family or friends in Oregon, be aware that local authorities are working with the British consulate and the FBI to notify the individual's families.