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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
Eli Thompson
Eli Thompson
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Eli Thompson has been covering education in Augusta for over 4 years, focusing on local schools and educational policy. He earned his degree in Education from Georgia College and State University and has worked closely with various educational initiatives in the area, which gives him unique insights into local challenges and triumphs.
More from Eli →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.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 the instructor as 22-year-old Maddie Aasbo.The student pilot’s name has not been released because officials are still wo
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