{
  "id": 699893,
  "title": "Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash: Video shows moment after US Army chopper goes down in Bell County| Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/fort-hood-apache-helicopter-crash-video-shows-moment-after-us-army",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T21:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/fort-hood-tx-apache-helicopter-crash-video-shows-moment-after-us-army-chopper-goes-down-in-bell-county-watch-101786567497390.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two people lost their lives when a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. The helicopter, based at Fort Hood, came down in an open field near the military installation. Authorities received a 911 call reporting the crash around 1:30 p.m. local time. Upon arriving, deputies discovered the grass fire had become uncontrolled. Two crew members were on board the two-seat Apache helicopter. The Army is currently focusing on securing the crash site and aiding the initial response efforts. The exact departure point and intended destination of the Apache at the time of the crash remain unknown. The AH-64 Apache is a heavily armed, two-seat attack helicopter that has been in service since 1984. The Army plans to keep the aircraft operational until 2050.",
  "summary": "Two people were killed after a helicopter went down in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday, the Bell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two people died in Fort Hood helicopter crash.",
    "Crash occurred near military installation on Wednesday.",
    "Army investigating crash site and response."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash kills two in Salado, Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/fort-hood-apache-helicopter-crash-kills-two-in-salado-texas",
        "published": "2026-08-13T00:57:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}