Two helicopters collide near McMinnville, Oregon
World · First reported 29 Oct, 22:07 · Updated 23:58
Two helicopters collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport on October 29, 2026. Authorities reported no immediate information about the people’s conditions, and the NTSB is to lead the investigation.
- The FAA identified the aircraft as a Robinson R22 with one pilot aboard and an Airbus H125 carrying two people.
- The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said it had no immediate information about those aboard; emergency responders were at the scene.
- Highway 233 was closed near the crash site, and the NTSB will lead the investigation.
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- Date
- October 29, 2026.
- Location
- Near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon.
- Aircraft and people aboard
- A Robinson R22 with one pilot and an Airbus H125 carrying two people.
- Road closure
- Highway 233 was closed about one mile west of Dayton near McMinnville Airport.
- Investigation
- The NTSB will lead the investigation.
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