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3rd victim identified in fatal McMinnville helicopter crash as investigation continues

Headline from The Oregonian

Witnesses reported that the two helicopters collided in the air just after 2 p.m. while each was about 500 feet above the ground, then plummeted onto a farm field.

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  1. KOIN

    Authorities slated to speak on deadly McMinnville helicopter crash (opens KOIN)

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    Two helicopters crashed near the McMinnville Airport on Thursday afternoon, killing three people, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office announced.

  2. KOIN

    'Really sad news': More details emerge on casualties of McMinnville deadly helicopter crash (opens KOIN)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More information is coming out about the casualties in a helicopter crash that killed three people Thursday afternoon in Yamhill County. Newberg resident Tyler Sturdevant, 38, was one of three people who died in the helicopter crash between McMinnville and Dayton on Thursday,…

  3. The Oregonian

    3rd victim identified in fatal McMinnville helicopter crash as investigation continues (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Witnesses reported that the two helicopters collided in the air just after 2 p.m. while each was about 500 feet above the ground, then plummeted onto a farm field.

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