Two Apache Pilots Lost in Texas Crash | California News

Two Army pilots, Chief Warrant Officer Deontre Huey and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead, are dead after their Apache helicopter crashed during a routine test flight in central Texas. The Army’s investigation is underway, led by a special team from Alabama, while Fort Hood’s commanding general offers heartfelt condolences to the families, reminding everyone how deeply such losses ripple through the military family. This tragedy adds to Fort Hood’s somber history, including past Black Hawk and flood-related disasters. The AH-64 Apache, a workhorse since the 80s, remains a critical part of U.S. combat aviation — and now, its legacy is marked by this devastating loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d4db323684f7486