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Utah Wildfire: Two Helicopter Pilots Killed in Fatal Crash
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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During a wildfire response in Utah, a helicopter crashed, killing both pilots, officials said. The incident occurred near the fire zone.
A helicopter operated by the Utah Department of Forestry and Fire Management crashed during a wildfire suppression mission, killing both pilots, officials announced on Tuesday. The aircraft, a Bell 206, was on a low‑altitude flight over the Pine Creek area when it lost control and collided with a ridge. Emergency responders reached the wreckage within minutes, but the pilots were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with investigators examining flight data and weather conditions.