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Third victim in Oregon helicopter collision identified as British student

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Authorities have identified the third person killed when two helicopters collided near McMinnville, Oregon: a British aviation student. The cause of the crash remains undetermined, and federal investigators are investigating.

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Why it matters

The crash killed three people and led to a temporary highway closure. It is a local loss in Oregon; the articles report no broader disruption to U.S. travel or aviation.