A military AH-64 Apache helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed in a field near Salado, in central Texas, leaving two people dead.

The crash also sparked a fire that prompted evacuations in the area.

  • Why it matters: The Apache helicopter crash mobilized emergency crews because of the fire that erupted after the impact. Authorities confirmed that there were no additional injuries, while the cause of the accident has yet to be determined.

Apache Helicopter Crash Near Salado

The crash occurred at approximately 1:34 p.m. local time Wednesday near Salado, a town located about 50 kilometers from Fort Hood, according to EFE.

The aircraft involved was an AH-64 Apache, an attack helicopter based at the U.S. Army installation.

EFE, citing information from Fox News attributed to a spokesperson for the Bell County Sheriff’s Office, reported that the helicopter crashed in a field.

Fort Hood and the Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that both people aboard the aircraft died.

The identities of the victims have not yet been released.

Crash Sparks Fire and Evacuations

The impact of the AH-64 Apache helicopter sparked a large fire that spread to surrounding trees and grasslands.

The emergency prompted crews to respond to the flames and also led to evacuations as authorities worked to bring the situation under control.

Despite the size of the fire, authorities reported no additional injuries beyond the two occupants who died in the crash.

Emergency crews remained deployed in the area to address the aftermath of the impact and control the fire.

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Cause of Apache Helicopter Crash Remains Unknown

One of the main unanswered questions is what caused the helicopter to crash.

  • According to available information, Fort Hood has not yet provided details about the possible cause of the accident.
  • Authorities have also not publicly disclosed the circumstances immediately preceding the aircraft’s fall.

The military installation is located approximately 110 kilometers north of Austin, the capital of Texas. Fort Hood is home to approximately 53,000 military personnel, a figure that includes residents and family members, as well as outside personnel.

For now, authorities have not released the identities of the two people who died as they await additional information about the circumstances surrounding the Apache helicopter crash in Texas.