By Karim Hammam
Three people died after two helicopters collided in midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Collision Details
The crash involved a Robinson R22 helicopter and an Airbus helicopter. Both aircraft went down in a field adjacent to a highway, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.
The victims include a 22-year-old flight instructor from Texas and a student pilot from the United Kingdom who were aboard the Robinson R22. The sole occupant of the Airbus helicopter was also killed.
Investigation Underway
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have responded to the scene and are leading the investigation into the cause of the collision.
