Three Killed in Oregon Helicopter Collision

Three people were killed when a Robinson R22 helicopter and an Airbus AS350B2 collided near McMinnville Airport in Oregon on Thursday. The R22 was being flown by a student from the United Kingdom with a 22-year-old flight instructor from Texas aboard, while the pilot of the AStar, a 38-year-old man from Newberg, Oregon, was also on board.

The accident occurred in the McMinnville area, leading to the closure of a highway as responders arrived at the scene. The R22 involved in the collision is listed as owned by Jerry Trimble Helicopters, a flight training company based at McMinnville.

Details about the moment of impact, contributing factors, or the exact location relative to the airport were not provided. The report confirms the two helicopters involved and the fatalities but does not include information on injuries or the condition of any other individuals.

This update comes from AvBrief, with the article noting the incident in McMinnville, Oregon, and the aircraft types involved. No further information about investigations or responses beyond the highway closure was included in the provided material.