US Army attack helicopters crashing at historically high rate amid mechanical issues
The US Army’s Apache helicopters are crashing at a historically high rate amid a widespread problem with the model’s transmission, according to a CNN analysis of military accident data. The helicopter type has experienced five major crashes since October, and a deadly mishap earlier this month in Texas killed two soldiers, sparked a wildfire and … The post US Army attack helicopters crashing at…
The US Army's Apache helicopters have been crashing at an unusually high rate, primarily due to transmission problems, according to CNN's analysis of military accident data. Since October, five major crashes have occurred, including a fatal incident earlier this month in Texas that killed two soldiers, sparked a wildfire, and prompted a temporary halt to routine Apache training flights.
Fiscal year 2026 is now on track to be the second worst for Apache flight accidents since the new model AH-64 was introduced in 2011. The Army has grounded some Apache helicopters for repair, with an estimated 30% of the fleet affected. The transmission problems, which could disable the helicopter's tail rotor, electrical power, and hydraulics, are a significant safety concern.
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