Three Dead After Two Helicopters Collide Over Oregon
Three people died after a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter collided midair near an airport in Oregon, in the United States, on Thursday afternoon. Both aircraft came down in a field beside a highway. The crash is a reminder of how risky low-level flying near busy areas can be.
Context
Context: The Robinson R22 is a small, widely used two-seat helicopter, while Airbus makes larger models. Mid-air helicopter collisions are rare, but they often happen where aircraft fly low near airports, roads and towns.
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