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3 dead after 2 helicopters crash near Oregon airport

Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

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Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM · 1 min read
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3 dead after 2 helicopters crash near Oregon airport — Springfield 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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