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2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide midair near Oregon airport, FAA says
Friday, October 30, 2026
Two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon on Thursday afternoon, according to the FAA and BBC. CNN reported three people were killed in the collision, citing the sheriff. The aircraft crashed in a field adjacent to a highway, forcing highway closures, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
Reported by 3 outlets:
- CNN — 2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide midair near Oregon airport, FAA says
- CNN — 3 dead after 2 helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport, sheriff says
- Fox News — Two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport with three people aboard, FAA confirms
- BBC — Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport