Two Helicopters Collide Near Oregon Airport, 3 Dead
Two helicopters carrying three people collided in mid-air near an airport in Oregon, in the United States. Three people were killed, and the crash shut down a nearby highway. Several outlets reported the same incident, with the sheriff confirming the deaths.
Context
Context: Mid-air collisions between aircraft are rare, and US aviation accidents are usually investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, which looks for causes and suggests safety changes. Helicopters often fly low near airports, where traffic and coordination are tight.
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