What Happened
Fatal Accident Occurs Near Uncontrolled Field Without Control Tower
A midair collision between a Robinson R22 and an Airbus AS350B3 near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon resulted in the deaths of three people. The helicopters crashed into a farm field, with emergency crews responding to the scene. The incident involved a flight school aircraft and a privately operated helicopter, with the NTSB leading the investigation. According to AeroTime, the accident occurred at an uncontrolled field, where pilots rely on shared radio frequencies to communicate their positions and intentions.