Army Apache Helicopter Crashes in Central Texas, Killing Two
AH-64 Apache helicopter crash sparks wildfire and forces home evacuations in central Texas.
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An Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both crew members on board and sparking a wildfire that prompted home evacuations.
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An Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in central Texas, resulting in fatalities and a localized wildfire.
An Army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, sheriff’s official said.
Officials from nearby Fort Hood announced that the AH-64 Apache helicopter had crashed. Cliff Coleman, spokesman for the Bell County Sheriff’s office confirmed that both occupants died.
No cause of the crash was immediately announced. Fort Hood’s criminal investigation division was leading the crash investigation, Coleman said.
The helicopter did not hit any homes or other structures when it crashed, Coleman said.
“You could tell it was a violent crash,” Coleman said.
“Our immediate priority is securing the site and supporting the initial response efforts,” said Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general. "Our thoughts are with the crew and their families as we await further information.”
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Fort Hood criminal investigation division will release findings on crash cause.
Probable · En quelques semaines
Questions ouvertes
- What caused the helicopter crash?
- What was the flight path prior to the crash?
