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Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) , as published by Fox 26 Houston
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from Fox 26 Houston, which provides confirmation from officials that the crash occurred on Saturday in Utah's Fishlake National Forest.
A tragic incident occurred in Utah's Fishlake National Forest, where a helicopter crash resulted in the loss of two lives. The pilots, who were battling a wildfire, were aboard a Sikorsky Skycrane when it crashed. Details of the incident are limited, but officials have confirmed the deaths of the two helicopter pilots.
The crash happened while they were working to combat a wildfire in the area. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from Fox 26 Houston, which provides confirmation from officials that the crash occurred on Saturday in Utah's Fishlake National Forest.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: Fox 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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