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Three dead after mid-air helicopter collision near Oregon airport
A Robinson helicopter and an Airbus helicopter collided in mid-air near an Oregon airport in the United States, resulting in three fatalities. The Robinson aircraft was carrying two people while the Airbus had only its pilot on board.
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A tragic mid-air collision between two helicopters has claimed three lives near an airport in Oregon, United States. The incident involved a Robinson helicopter and an Airbus helicopter that struck each other during flight operations in the region.
According to local law enforcement, the Robinson helicopter was carrying two occupants at the time of the collision. The Airbus helicopter, meanwhile, had only its pilot on board when the aircraft came into contact with the Robinson model.
The collision resulted in the deaths of all three people aboard the two aircraft. Authorities from the sheriff's office responded to the incident and conducted initial investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The exact cause of the mid-air collision remains under investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the identities of those involved or the specific location of the incident near the Oregon airport.