3 Dead After Midair Helicopter Collision in Oregon

Three individuals died following a midair collision involving an R22 rotorcraft and an Airbus AS350 B3 helicopter near McMinnville Municipal Airport, Oregon. The accident occurred on Tuesday, October 17th, at approximately 4:00 PM local time. Authorities confirmed that the helicopters were engaged in flight operations when they collided. Initial reports indicate that both aircraft were privately owned. Investigations are currently underway to determine the precise cause of the crash; however, no fatalities have been reported from other flights.