Two helicopters collided in mid-air near an Oregon airport on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:14 p.m. local time Thursday near McMinnville, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office.
A Robinson R22 helicopter with a pilot on board and an Airbus H125 helicopter carrying two people collided in mid-air near McMinnville Municipal Airport, the FAA said.
Authorities respond to a crash involving two helicopters near McMinnville, Oregon, Oct. 29, 2026.
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“Local law enforcement, fire, and medical responders are on scene,” the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on social media, adding that it does not have information at this time on the conditions of those aboard either aircraft.
Roads around the crash site are currently closed.
A road is closed near a crash involving two helicopters near McMinnville, Oregon, Oct. 29, 2026.
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The sheriff’s office said it is in touch with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board, which will both investigate.
The NTSB will lead the investigation, the FAA said.
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