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Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after crash that killed 2
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jim Vertuno, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the investigation can be found through KSAT 12, a local news source.
A fatal crash of an Apache helicopter in Texas has led to a temporary halt in training missions. The incident occurred earlier this week, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers. The crash happened outside of Salado, near Fort Hood, during a maintenance test flight.
The US Army has initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. The stand-down of Apache helicopter training missions will remain in effect until more information is available. Further details about the incident and the investigation can be found through KSAT 12, a local news source.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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