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Robinson R22 Beta | N501HL

October 29th, 2026 | McMinnville, Oregon

Accident Location

  • City: McMinnville
  • State: Oregon
  • Latitude: 45.195707
  • Longitude: -123.111675
  • Airport ID: KMMV

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N501HL
  • Make: Robinson
  • Model: R22 Beta
  • Aircraft Category: Helicopter
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Aasbo, Madeline Grace
  • Gender: Female
  • Pilot Age: 22
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: Yes
  • Instructional Flight: Yes
  • Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
  • IFR Rating: Yes
  • Pilot Error: Unknown
  • Pilot Medical: 1st Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: October 29th, 2026
  • Time: 2:10 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Maneuvering
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 1
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 2
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Yes
  • AQP Classification: 14) MID-AIR COLLISION, U-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Mid-air collision with Airbus H125 helicopter (N704HL) on maintenance flight, pilot deceased.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.