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3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot
By Linda Choi
3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot
Derek Jones
Derek Jones
Reporter · Savannah, GA
Derek Jones has been covering education in Savannah for 7 years after earning his degree in Education Journalism from the University of South Carolina. He previously reported for NPR’s local affiliate, where he focused on educational policy and its impact on local schools and students.
More from Derek →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:50 AM · 1 min read
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) — Three people are dead after two helicopters crashed into each other Thursday afternoon near an Oregon airport, officials said.Crash location and road closureThe Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported around 2:15 p.m. near Lafayette Highway and Southeast Stringtown Road. The crash scene is near McMinnville Municipal Airport, southeast of McMinnville.Aircraft involvedThe two helicopters were identified as an Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 and a Robinson R22, according to the NTSB.Jerry Trimble Helicopters, a flight training company, posted on social media that one of its aircraft was involved in the crash.Photos show the aftermath of a deadly helicopter collision in near an Oregon airport. (Yamhill County Sheriff's Office)Victims identifiedYamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott said at a news conference Thursday night that a flight instructor from Texas and a student pilot from the U.K. were inside the Robinson helicopter. He identified t
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