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Two dead in military helicopter crash in Texas

Published Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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A military helicopter crash in central Texas resulted in the deaths of two people on board. The aircraft, an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter from Fort Hood, crashed during a routine training flight, sparking a wildfire. An investigation into the incident is underway.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Two people died in a military helicopter crash in a central Texas field on Wednesday.
  • The crashed aircraft was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood.
  • The crash sparked a wildfire and occurred during a routine training flight.
  • An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Factual Reporting of Crash Details
  • BBC News

    Two people have died after a military helicopter crashed in central Texas, with officials confirming the deaths at the scene. The aircraft was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood, and an investigation is ongoing.

  • The Guardian

    An army Apache helicopter crashed in central Texas, killing both occupants and igniting a wildfire that necessitated home evacuations. The incident occurred during a routine training flight, and the cause is under investigation.

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