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US Army grounds all Apache helicopter training missions after deadly crash in Texas
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. Army has temporarily suspended all AH-64 Apache helicopter training flights following a fatal crash near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two soldiers.
- The stand-down will continue until investigators from the Army Combat Readiness Center determine the root cause of the accident.
- The crash claimed the lives of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre Huey and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead, both members of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment.
- The AH-64 Apache is a highly advanced attack helicopter capable of carrying various armaments and is planned to remain in service until 2050 after continuous upgrades.
- Fort Hood leadership expressed condolences to the families and emphasized the impact of the tragedy on the Army community.
