McMinnville helicopters collide near municipal airport, officials say
An Airbus H125 and Robinson R22 collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport, with three people aboard and an NTSB investigation underway.
By Deshawn Carter · Sports Writer
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Two helicopters collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon, according to a Federal Aviation Administration statement reported by CBS News.
The McMinnville helicopter collision happened at about 2:15 p.m. local time, the FAA said. McMinnville is about 35 miles southwest of Portland.
What helicopters collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport?
The aircraft were an Airbus H125 and a Robinson R22, according to the FAA statement provided to CBS News.
The Robinson carried only its pilot. Two people were aboard the Airbus, bringing the known number of occupants to three. Their conditions were not immediately available.
The circumstances of the collision have not been established in the available reporting. There was no confirmed information on injuries, fatalities or what led to the crash.
Who is investigating the McMinnville helicopter collision?
The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it is investigating. The FAA said the NTSB will lead the investigation.
The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office said multiple agencies responded at the crash site. Roads around the area were closed, CBS News reported.
Federal aviation investigations can take time to establish the sequence of events. The FAA says information released after aviation accidents is preliminary and may change, while the NTSB provides updates when it is involved in an investigation.
This story draws on original reporting from CBS News.