Two pilots killed in helicopter crash fighting Yosemite's Dome Fire

Two pilots killed in helicopter crash fighting Yosemite's Dome Fire

Two Precision pilots died Sept. 20 when their helicopter crashed during water drops over the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park. The aircraft went down around 3 p.m. southeast of Ostrander Lake, officials said. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The pilots' names were not released. They were supporting a helitack rappel crew.

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