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Oregon Chopper Collision Claims Three Lives
30 Oct
Summary
- Two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport.
- Maddie Aasbo, 22, and Tyler Delane Sturdevant, 38, were among the victims.
- A student pilot from the United Kingdom also perished in the crash.
A tragic midair collision involving two helicopters occurred on October 29, 2026, near the McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The crash involved a Robinson R22 helicopter and an Airbus AS350B3 helicopter.
Maddie Aasbo, a 22-year-old flight instructor from Texas and an employee of Jerry Trimble Helicopters, was identified as one of the victims. She was reportedly instructing a student pilot from the United Kingdom, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification.
The third victim was identified as Tyler Delane Sturdevant, 38, of Newberg. Sturdevant was a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Director of Operations for Precision Helicopters, bringing over two decades of experience in aviation to his roles. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway to determine the cause of the fatal incident.
