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Fort Hood identifies two pilots killed in Apache helicopter crash near Salado
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Fort Hood officials have released the identities of the pilots who were killed in the crash.
A crash involving an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter occurred near Salado during a maintenance test flight. The incident resulted in the deaths of two pilots. Fort Hood officials have released the identities of the pilots who were killed in the crash.
For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the source, as details are currently limited to the identification of the pilots and the circumstances of the crash.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin ·
Reading time: 1 min
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