Reference image of a Army Apache helicopter; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - U.S. Army TSAE by Charles Rosemond - Public domain.
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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-08-12
Location
near Salado, Texas
Aircraft
Army AH-64E Apache helicopter
Operator
U.S. Army
People on board
2
Reported injuries
2 fatalities
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On August 12, 2026, an Army AH-64E Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas. The crash resulted in the deaths of two soldiers on board.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was an Army AH-64E Apache helicopter. Details about the mission, origin, and destination have not been released.
Emergency response
Emergency personnel responded to the crash site. Unfortunately, both occupants were killed in the accident.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The U.S. Army is also involved in the investigation. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
What officials and reports have confirmed
An Army AH-64E Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas on August 12, 2026 [1]
