Army Apache Crash in Central Texas Kills Two Pilots

A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed south of Salado, Texas, at 1:35 p.m. on August 12, 2026, killing both pilots. The aircraft was on a routine training flight from Fort Hood, a major Army base. The crash sparked a wildfire, forcing nearby evacuations. Fort Hood's criminal investigation division is leading the probe; no cause has been released.