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Coverage dated August 12, 2026

2 dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas

Headline from WOOD TV8

Two people are dead after a military helicopter leaving Fort Hood crashed in Salado, a village located about 30 miles southeast of the U.S. Army post.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    2 people died in a military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Officials say an Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a central Texas field, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated. Officials from nearby Fort Hood announced the AH-64 Apache helicopter had crashed Wednesday.

  2. Seattle Times

    2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Officials say an Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a central Texas field, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated.

  3. WOOD TV8

    2 dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    Two people are dead after a military helicopter leaving Fort Hood crashed in Salado, a village located about 30 miles southeast of the U.S. Army post.

  4. WLTX Columbia

    2 dead after military helicopter crash in Texas (opens WLTX Columbia)

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    WLTX Columbia's feed description

    Officials with Fort Hood confirmed that the crash in Salado involved an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at the installation.

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