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2 pilots killed in Fort Hood helicopter crash near Salado; sparked 100-acre wildfire

ABC 7 Amerillo Clovis

Aug 13, 2026

2 pilots killed in Fort Hood helicopter crash near Salado; sparked 100-acre wildfire

Two pilots were killed Wednesday afternoon when a Fort Hood-based Apache helicopter crashed in a field near Salado, sparking a wildfire that has grown to 100 ac

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2 pilots killed in Fort Hood helicopter crash near Salado; sparked 100-acre wildfire

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