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3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot
By Eli Thompson
3 dead in Oregon helicopter collision, including flight instructor and student pilot
Linda Choi
Linda Choi
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA
Linda has dedicated over 8 years to covering education in Georgia, with her Bachelor's degree from Emory University. She previously worked for the Cherokee Tribune, where she focused on school board meetings and educational policy, giving her a deep understanding of local education dynamics.
More from Linda →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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