The key facts
- A Robinson R22 and an Airbus collided near McMinnville Airport in Oregon; both aircraft fell into a field next to a highway
- Three people died: instructor Maddie Aasbo, a cadet from the UK (name not released), and pilot Tyler Delan Sturdevant
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating; the cause of the collision has not been determined
Collision near McMinnville Airport
Three people were killed when two helicopters collided in mid-air near the small McMinnville Airport in Oregon, authorities said. According to BBC News, the collision between a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon; both aircraft fell into a field next to a highway, the sheriff's office said.
The victims
On board the Robinson R22 were 22-year-old instructor Maddie Aasbo from Texas and a cadet from the United Kingdom, who was also killed. The name of the British pilot has not yet been released: authorities, together with the consulate and the FBI, are notifying his relatives. The sole person on board the Airbus — 38-year-old Tyler Delan Sturdevant from Newberg, Oregon — also died.
The investigation
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are working at the scene and conducting the investigation. The BBC said it had sent a request to the FAA for comment.
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