Midair collision between 2 helicopters in Oregon leaves 3 dead
- Investigation launched into the circumstances of the incident
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- Investigation launched into the circumstances of the incident
By Ilayda Cakirtekin
ISTANBUL (AA) - Three people were killed Thursday when two helicopters collided midair near an airport in the US state of Oregon, CNN reported.
Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott confirmed the fatalities near McMinnville Municipal Airport during a news conference.
He noted that one of the helicopters was carrying two people -- a flight instructor from Texas and a student pilot from the UK.
The other helicopter had only a pilot, who had been identified as a man from Oregon.
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash while the Federal Aviation Administration is also investigating the incident.
İlayda Çakırtekin