Three dead including British student pilot after helicopters collide midair in US

Three people have died in Oregon after two helicopters collided midair.Emergency responders found the crashed helicopters in a private farm field near McMinnville Municipal Airport, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.One helicopter carried a British student pilot and a 22-year-old flight instructor from Texas, identified as Maddie Aasbo.The other helicopter was piloted by 38-year-old Tyler Sturdevant from Newberg, Oregon. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The accident happened around 2.15pm local time (9.15pm GMT).The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now leading an investigation into the crash, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is also in attendance.The identity of the Briton has...

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