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Army identifies 2 Fort Hood helicopter pilots killed in Apache crash
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 News, which provides further details on the crash and the individuals involved.
A recent incident in central Texas has resulted in the loss of two lives. The Army has identified the individuals involved, who were both helicopter pilots stationed at Fort Hood. The incident occurred when an Apache helicopter crashed during a maintenance test flight.
The Army has released the identities of the two pilots who were killed in the crash. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 News, which provides further details on the crash and the individuals involved.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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