Authorities are investigating a crash involving two helicopters Thursday afternoon in southeast McMinnville after receiving reports that the aircraft collided in midair.

The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office says it happened near Lafayette Highway and Southeast Stringtown Road shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday.

The sheriff’s office says fire and medical responders are on scene alongside local law enforcement assessing the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are also investigating.

An FAA spokesperson told OPB that a Robinson R22 helicopter and an Airbus H125 helicopter collided in midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport. According to the FAA, the R22 was carrying only the pilot, while two people were aboard the H125.

Officials with the Oregon Department of Transportation also say the site around the crash is still closed and are asking drivers to keep clear of the area and find an alternative route.

News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/10/29/helicopter-crash-mcminville-investigation-faa-ntsb/