Two U.S. Army soldiers died following the crash of an AH-64E Apache helicopter on Wednesday near Fort Hood in Texas. [Credit: Bell County Sheriff’s Office]
Key Takeaways:
Two U.S. Army soldiers from Fort Hood died after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas, during a routine training flight.
The crash sparked a 155-acre wildfire, which destroyed an outbuilding and necessitated the evacuation of five homes, with over 200 firefighters responding.
The cause of the fatal incident is currently under investigation by Fort Hood's criminal investigation division.
Two U.S. Army soldiers died after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed Wednesday in Salado, Texas, according to an update from the Army’s media center for Fort Hood.
The deceased service members were transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood. Their names are being withheld until 24 hours after families are notified.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
