Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after deadly Texas crash
Summary
The U.S. Army paused all Apache helicopter training missions after a deadly crash in Texas killed two soldiers. An investigation is underway to find out what caused the crash, and the pause will continue until the Army understands the reason behind the accident.Key Facts
- Two soldiers died in the Apache helicopter crash near Salado, Texas.
- The helicopter had only these two soldiers on board when it crashed in a grassy field.
- The Army has started an investigation led by a safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
- All Apache helicopter training flights are halted until the cause of the crash is known.
- This pause does not affect combat missions in areas like around the Strait of Hormuz.
- The two soldiers were part of the 1st Cavalry Division based at Fort Hood, Texas.
- The Army has done similar training pauses after previous deadly helicopter crashes.
- Fort Hood is a large Army base used for training and deploying troops.
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