Two Dead in Army Apache Helicopter Crash Near Fort Hood, Texas
On August 12, 2026, an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas, near Fort Hood, killing both crew members. Emergency calls were received at 1:34 p.m. CST, and the victims were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fatalities, while Fort Hood’s Criminal Investigation Division investigates the cause. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven expressed condolences and prioritized site security. The crash adds to a series of recent U.S. military aircraft training accidents.
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Army Grounds Apache Helicopter Training Flights After Deadly Fort Hood Crash
The U.S. Army has temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training flights following a crash that killed two soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. The stand-down was ordered on Friday, two days after an AH-64E Apache from the 1st Cavalry Division crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado, Texas. The victims were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, both assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment. The Army stated the pause will remain until the root cause of the accident is understood. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is investigating. This incident is part of a series of military aviation mishaps in the U.S. over the past four months.
Army Grounds Apache Helicopter Training Flights After Deadly Fort Hood Crash
The U.S. Army has temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training flights following a crash that killed two soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. The stand-down was ordered on Friday, two days after an AH-64E Apache from the 1st Cavalry Division crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado, Texas. The victims were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, both assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment. The Army stated the pause will remain until the root cause of the accident is understood. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is investigating. This crash is the latest in a series of military aviation mishaps inside the U.S. over the past four months.
Army Grounds Apache Helicopter Training Flights After Deadly Fort Hood Crash
The U.S. Army has ordered a temporary halt to all AH-64 Apache helicopter training flights following a crash that killed two soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. The crash occurred Wednesday during a maintenance test flight approximately 30 miles from the base in Salado, Texas. The victims were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, both assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. The Army stated the stand-down will remain in effect until the root cause of the accident is better understood. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is leading the investigation. The incident is the latest in a series of military aviation mishaps inside the United States over the past four months, some of which have been fatal.
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Army identifies 2 pilots killed in Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood during training exercise
The U.S. Army has identified the two pilots killed in an Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas, during a training exercise. The crash occurred in Salado, Texas, prompting the Army to temporarily halt all Apache helicopter training missions and ground flights pending an investigation. The soldiers' names were released by Fort Hood officials. Multiple news outlets, including Fox News, PBS, ABC News, and NBC News, reported on the incident and the subsequent safety stand-down.
Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache crash in Texas
The U.S. Army identified two soldiers who died when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, on August 12, 2026. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, were killed in the crash at approximately 1:40 p.m. CST. Huey joined the Army in 2014 as a motor transport operator and was from Killeen, Texas. Olmstead joined in 2023 as a warrant officer candidate and was from Belton, Texas. Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commanding general of III Armored Corps and Fort Hood, expressed condolences. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker, Alabama, is leading an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache crash in Texas
The U.S. Army identified Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, as the two soldiers killed when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, on August 12, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m. Central Standard Time. The crash occurred outside of Fort Hood (III Armored Corps). Huey, from Killeen, Texas, joined the Army in February 2014 as a motor transport operator. Olmstead, from Belton, Texas, joined in January 2023 as a warrant officer candidate. Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, III Armored Corps and Fort Hood commanding general, expressed condolences. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama, is leading the investigation into the crash.
Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache crash
The U.S. Army identified Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, as the two soldiers killed when their Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, on August 12, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m. CST. Huey, from Killeen, Texas, joined the Army in 2014 as a motor transport operator. Olmstead, from Belton, Texas, joined in 2023 as a warrant officer candidate. Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commanding general of III Armored Corps and Fort Hood, expressed condolences. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama, is leading an investigation into the crash.
Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache crash in Texas
The U.S. Army identified the two soldiers killed when an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, on August 12, 2026. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, Texas, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, Texas, died in the crash at approximately 1:40 p.m. CST. Huey joined the Army in 2014 as a motor transport operator, while Olmstead joined in 2023 as a warrant officer candidate. Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, commanding general of III Armored Corps and Fort Hood, expressed condolences. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center from Fort Rucker, Alabama, is leading an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Army identifies soldiers killed in Texas Apache helicopter crash
The U.S. Army has identified two 1st Cavalry Division soldiers who died in an AH-64E Apache helicopter crash in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday. The pilots were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, Texas, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, Texas. Both were assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood. The helicopter was conducting a maintenance test flight when it crashed roughly 30 miles southeast of the base. The crash sparked a large fire that burned 155 acres and threatened nearby homes, destroying one. Fort Hood officials are providing chaplains and support to the families and unit. The incident is part of a recent string of military aircraft training accidents across the U.S. services.
Army identifies soldiers killed in Texas Apache helicopter crash
The U.S. Army has identified two 1st Cavalry Division soldiers who died in an AH-64E Apache helicopter crash in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday. The pilots were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, Texas, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, Texas. Both were assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood. The helicopter was conducting a maintenance test flight when it crashed, erupting into a large fire that burned 155 acres and threatened nearby homes, destroying one. The soldiers were pronounced dead at the scene. Fort Hood officials are providing chaplains and support to the families and unit. The crash is part of a series of recent military aircraft training accidents across the services.
Army Apache Helicopter Crash in Texas Kills Two Crew Members
An AH-64 Apache helicopter from Fort Hood, Texas, crashed in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon, killing both crew members aboard. The Bell County Sheriff's Office confirmed the two were pronounced dead at the scene. Fort Hood issued a news release announcing the crash but did not provide details on the crew's status or the circumstances. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting initial response efforts is the immediate priority, with thoughts for the crew and their families. The crash is the latest in a series of military aircraft training accidents in recent months, including collisions and crashes involving Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force aircraft. The Army's Criminal Investigation Division is involved in the inquiry.
Army Apache Helicopter Crash in Texas Kills Two Crew Members
Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed when their AH-64E Apache helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday, according to a Fort Hood news release. The aircraft went down less than 30 miles southeast of the Army base. Both crew members were pronounced dead at the scene; their names are being withheld pending next of kin notification. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, expressed condolences. The Bell County Sheriff's Office confirmed no other individuals were aboard. The crash is the latest in a series of U.S. military aircraft training accidents in recent months, including collisions and crashes involving Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force aircraft. The Army's Criminal Investigation Division is handling further inquiries.
Army Apache Helicopter Crash in Texas Kills Two Crew Members
On Wednesday, an AH-64E Apache helicopter from Fort Hood, Texas, crashed in Salado, approximately 30 miles southeast of the base, killing both crew members aboard. The soldiers' names are withheld pending next of kin notification. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, expressed condolences. The Bell County Sheriff's Office confirmed the two were the only occupants and referred further inquiries to Fort Hood and the Army's Criminal Investigation Division. The crash is the latest in a series of U.S. military aircraft training accidents in recent months, including collisions and crashes involving Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force aircraft.
Two dead after Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas
Two people died after an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed outside Fort Hood, Texas, on August 12, 2026. Emergency calls were received at 1:34 p.m. CST, and the individuals were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m., according to Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Cliff Coleman. The crash occurred in Salado, near the base. Fort Hood's Criminal Investigation Division is handling inquiries about the victims' military status. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting response efforts are the immediate priorities, expressing condolences to the crew and their families. The article is a developing story from Military Times.
Two dead after Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas
Two people died when an Apache helicopter crashed outside Fort Hood, Texas, on August 12, 2026. Emergency calls were received around 1:34 p.m. CST, and the individuals were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m., according to Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Cliff Coleman. The crash occurred in Salado, near the base. Fort Hood's Criminal Investigation Division is handling inquiries about the victims' military status. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting response efforts is the immediate priority, expressing condolences for the crew and their families. The story is developing.
Two dead after Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas
Two people died when an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed outside Fort Hood, Texas, on August 12, 2026. Emergency calls were received at 1:34 p.m. CST, and the individuals were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m., according to Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Cliff Coleman. The crash occurred in Salado, near the base. Fort Hood's Criminal Investigation Division is handling inquiries about the victims' military status. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting response efforts are the immediate priorities. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and Fort Hood has not yet responded to requests for further details.
Two dead after Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas
On August 12, 2026, an Apache helicopter crashed outside Fort Hood in Salado, Texas, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Emergency calls were received at 1:34 p.m. CST, and the victims were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m. The Bell County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fatalities, while the Fort Hood Criminal Investigation Division is handling inquiries about the military status of the deceased. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, expressed condolences and stated that securing the site and supporting response efforts are the immediate priorities. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Two dead after Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas
On August 12, 2026, an Apache helicopter crashed outside Fort Hood in Salado, Texas, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Emergency calls were received at 1:34 p.m. CST, and the victims were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m. The Bell County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fatalities but deferred questions about the military status of the deceased to the Fort Hood Criminal Investigation Division. Fort Hood did not immediately respond to inquiries. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting initial response efforts were the immediate priorities, expressing condolences to the crew and their families. The story is developing.
Two dead after Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas
Two people died when an Apache helicopter crashed outside Fort Hood, Texas, on August 12, 2026. Emergency calls were received around 1:34 p.m. CST, and the individuals were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m., according to Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Cliff Coleman. The crash occurred in Salado, near the base. Fort Hood's Criminal Investigation Division is handling inquiries about the military status of the deceased. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting response efforts is the immediate priority, expressing condolences for the crew and their families. The article notes this is a developing story.