2 helicopters collide in mid-air near Oregon airport: FAA
Summary
Two helicopters collided in mid-air near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon on Oct. 29, 2026. Authorities said they did not yet know the conditions of the people aboard, and the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation.Key Facts
- The collision happened at about 2:14 p.m. local time near McMinnville, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office said.
- The FAA said one helicopter was a Robinson R22 carrying a pilot.
- The other helicopter was an Airbus H125 carrying two people.
- Local law enforcement, fire and medical responders went to the scene.
- Roads around the crash site were closed.
- The FAA and NTSB will investigate, with the NTSB leading the investigation.
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