Two Killed As Army Apache Helicopter From Fort Hood Crashes In Texas
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashed in a field near Salado, Texas, killing two people aboard and sparking a wildfire.[1]
Bell County officials said the two people aboard were pronounced dead at the scene around 2:30 p.m. local time.[1] The crash ignited a wildfire that remained out of control as of about 3:30 p.m. local time.[1] Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven confirmed the helicopter was Fort Hood-based and said the Army was securing the site and aiding the response.[1] Authorities have not yet released the victims' identities or any information on the cause of the crash.[1]
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- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache from Fort Hood crashed in a field near Salado, Texas.
- Bell County officials said the two people aboard were pronounced dead at the scene around 2:30 p.m. local time.
- The crash ignited a wildfire that remained out of control as of about 3:30 p.m. local time.
- Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven confirmed the helicopter was Fort Hood–based and said the Army is securing the site and aiding the response.
- Authorities have not yet released the victims' identities or any information on the cause of the crash.
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August 12, 2026