FAA: 2 helicopters collide near Oregon airport; occupants’ conditions unknown as investigators respond
Collision near McMinnville
The FAA said the mid-air collision happened Thursday near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon. The aircraft involved were a Robinson R22 and an Airbus H125. The R22 had one pilot aboard, while the H125 was carrying two people. The agency did not provide further details about how the helicopters came together.
Responders at the scene
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reported that local law enforcement, fire crews and medical responders were at the scene. The office said it did not yet know the condition of anyone aboard either helicopter.
The sheriff’s office said it was in contact with both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. No information about injuries was available in its statement.
Investigation to follow
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the collision, according to the sheriff’s office. The office said it was communicating with both agencies. The available information identifies the aircraft and their occupants but does not explain what caused the collision. The conditions of those aboard remained unknown at the time of the sheriff’s office statement.
Key points
- Two helicopters collided Thursday near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon.
- A pilot was aboard the Robinson R22, and two people were on the Airbus H125.
- The sheriff’s office said responders were at the scene but had no information on the occupants’ conditions.
- The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.