US Army Grounds Apaches: How Attack Helicopter's Safety Record Compares
Summary
The U.S. Army has paused all AH-64 Apache helicopter training flights after a deadly crash near Salado, Texas, that killed two soldiers. This crash is one of several recent serious incidents involving Apache helicopters across the country.Key Facts
- The pause on Apache training flights will stay until the Army determines what caused the Texas crash.
- Two soldiers died: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey (34) and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead (25).
- The crash caused a wildfire but did not hit any buildings.
- There have been multiple recent Apache crashes or accidents in Colorado, Washington, Mississippi, Utah, Alaska, and Alabama.
- Some recent incidents involved fatalities, injuries, or collisions between helicopters.
- The Army has previously ordered safety stand-downs after other Apache crashes.
- Other U.S. military aircraft have also had recent accidents, including Air Force and Marine Corps planes and helicopters.
- The Army continues investigating to improve safety and prevent further tragedies.
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