British student pilot among three dead after two helicopters collide in Oregon
Summary
Three people died when two helicopters collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon on Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the cause.Key Facts
- The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office received reports of the crash at about 2:10 p.m. local time.
- The helicopters crashed in a private farm field southeast of McMinnville.
- Two people were aboard a Robinson R22 helicopter, and one was aboard an Airbus helicopter.
- The victims included a British student pilot, Texas flight instructor Maddie Aasbo, 22, and pilot Tyler Sturdevant, 38, of Newberg, Oregon.
- Authorities said they were working with the British consulate and the FBI to notify the student pilot’s family.
- The NTSB will lead the investigation, with the FAA also investigating.
- McMinnville aviation school Jerry Trimble Helicopters said one of its aircraft was involved and that it was cooperating with authorities.
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