US Army suspends Apache helicopter training after fatal crash in Texas
The US Army has temporarily suspended AH-64 Apache helicopter training flights after a crash near Fort Hood, Texas killed two soldiers.
The US Army has temporarily halted AH-64 Apache helicopter training exercises following a fatal crash near Fort Hood, Texas. The incident claimed the lives of two soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Chief Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25. The Army announced that the suspension will remain in place until the cause of the accident is identified.
The crash occurred on Wednesday during a maintenance test flight in the area surrounding the base. Army officials have dispatched a team from the Combat Readiness Center to investigate the incident, as well as review helicopter safety protocols. The exact cause of the crash remains undetermined, and authorities are actively conducting an investigation to uncover the circumstances and contributing factors.
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