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
Accident and investigation timeline
- 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.
Report notes and sources
Status: Investigation Ongoing. Accident reports can change as the FAA, NTSB, local officials, and operators release additional information.
Source confidence: 95/100 based on the currently available cited material.
Image note: Reference image: Sikorsky S-64 reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons - WayneRay - CC BY-SA 4.0.
Update history
- Aug 18, 2026 11:13 am: Initial FAA preliminary report confirming two fatalities and investigation status.
- Aug 18, 2026 11:11 am: Initial FAA and NTSB confirmation of crash and investigation status.
- Aug 18, 2026 10:11 am: Initial report confirming fatal helicopter crash and investigation by FAA and NTSB.
- Aug 18, 2026 9:13 am: Initial report confirming crash details, fatalities, and investigation status.
- Aug 18, 2026 8:13 am: Initial report based on FAA statement released August 18, 2026.
- Aug 18, 2026 7:12 am: Initial report with FAA and NTSB confirmation of crash and fatalities.
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