Accident Brief DA-NWS-25662

Sikorsky S-64 Helicopter Crashes Near Richfield, Utah on August 7, 2026, Two Killed

Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Aug 18, 2026
Sikorsky S-64 reference aircraft photograph
Reference image of a Sikorsky S-64; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - WayneRay - CC BY-SA 4.0.
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This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-08-07
Local time 10:00
Location near Richfield, Utah
Aircraft Sikorsky S-64 helicopter
People on board 2
Reported injuries 2 fatalities
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On August 7, 2026, a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah. Two people were on board and both were killed in the accident.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter. Further details about the flight and operator have not been disclosed.

Emergency response

Emergency responders arrived at the crash site to provide assistance. Unfortunately, both occupants died as a result of the crash.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah on August 7, 2026. [1]
  • Two people were on board and both were killed. [1]
  • The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-08-07 10:00 local: Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah, killing two occupants. [1]

What remains unknown

  • Flight origin and destination
  • Tail number and operator details

Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.

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