Three killed in midair collision between training helicopter and AS350 near Oregon airport

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A Robinson R22 training helicopter and an Airbus AS350B3 collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, killing three people. One aircraft came from Jerry Trimble Helicopters, an aviation school based at the airport; the reports provide no further details about the circumstances of the collision.

Discovered 2026-10-31T02:15:12.142055-07:00 | 2026-10-31T02:15:12.142055-07:00

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  • The collision killed three people and involved a training helicopter near an airport where the flight school operates.
  • The reports identify the aircraft as a Robinson R22 and Airbus AS350B3 but do not provide further details on the circumstances or cause.

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2026-10-31T02:15:12.142055-07:00
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2026-10-31T05:34:18.061152-07:00
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