Three killed in midair helicopter collision near Oregon airport, authorities confirm

Three individuals died when two helicopters, a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125, collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. The crash occurred in a field off Oregon Route 233, prompting the closure of the highway and nearby county roads. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the collision.

• Two helicopters, a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125, collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport.
• Three people were killed in the crash.
• The victims were identified as Maddie Aasbo, a flight instructor from Texas; a student pilot from the UK; and Tyler Delane Sturdevant of Newberg, Oregon.
• The collision occurred in a field off Oregon Route 233.
• A nearby highway and county roads were closed at the request of emergency responders.
• The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the collision.