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3 dead after 2 helicopters crash near Oregon airport

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3 dead after 2 helicopters crash near Oregon airport

Lila Harrison

Reporter · Rockford, IL

Lila holds a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and has worked for various local publications, including the Rockford Register Star. With over 5 years of experience, she is deeply engaged with the Rockford community and focuses on human-interest stories.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:08 PM · 1 min read

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3 dead after 2 helicopters crash near Oregon airport — Rockford Community news

The R22 is a two-seat aircraft and the H125 can carry up to six passengers, depending on the configuration.

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