US army helicopter crashes in Texas, killing two people and sparking wildfire
Summary
An army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in central Texas during a training flight, killing the two people on board. The crash also started a wildfire that led to the evacuation of several homes.Key Facts
- The crash happened in a field near Fort Hood, a large U.S. Army base in Texas.
- Both crew members on the helicopter died in the crash.
- The helicopter was on a routine training mission when it crashed.
- The crash caused a grass fire, leading to home evacuations nearby.
- No cause for the crash has been announced yet; Fort Hood’s criminal investigation division is leading the investigation.
- The AH-64 Apache is a military attack helicopter used since 1984.
- The helicopter did not hit any buildings when it crashed.
- Fort Hood has had other fatal accidents during training exercises in the past.
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