Helicopter Crash Fighting Yosemite Fires
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Two members of a helicopter crew were killed Sunday after their aircraft crashed while taking part in firefighting operations at Yosemite National Park in California, according to the US Forest Service.
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The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
The Super Puma helicopter they were on had been using a water bucket to support fire suppression efforts when it crashed near a lake, said Benjamin Cossel, a spokesperson for the Federal Complex Incident Management Team.
The crash occurred southeast of Ostrander Lake, roughly 7 miles (11 kilometres) northeast of Wawona and 9 miles (14 kilometres) south of Yosemite’s El Capitan.
Around 580 personnel are tackling the Dome Fire, which ignited on 15 September near Wawona, California.
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A helicopter assisting in firefighting efforts for the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park crashed on Sunday, killing two crew members. The Eurocopter AS32 went down shortly before 3 pm PT in Mariposa County while aiding crews battling a fire that had already burned more than 3,000 acres. Fly Precision, which contracted the helicopter to the US Forest Service for firefighting operations, confirmed the deaths and…
2 killed as helicopter crashes while battling wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park →Two helicopter pilots died when their Super Puma helicopter crashed near Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park while battling the Dome Fire on Sunday. One pilot, Greg King, had previously worked for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection and was identified by family consent. The fire covers about 4.7 square miles and is 15 percent contained; approximately 580 personnel are involved in firefighting…
Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ helicopter pilots who died fighting Yosemite Dome fire →Two people died while fighting fires in Yosemite National Park when their helicopter crashed in Mariposa County on Sunday afternoon. The victims were a pilot from Precision Helicopters and another crew member who were conducting water drops as part of a wildland firefighting team using ropes to access difficult terrain. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred southeast of Ostrander Lake…
Two dead after helicopter crashes fighting Yosemite fires in California, FAA says →Two helicopter pilots died while battling the Dome fire in Yosemite National Park when their aircraft crashed during water drops around 3pm Sunday. Employed by Precision Aerospace, they were part of a specialized helitack rappelling team fighting fires in hard-to-reach areas. The crash site was southeast of Ostrander Lake, about 9 miles south of El Capitan. Approximately 580 people are currently working to contain…
Two helicopter pilots killed while battling Yosemite fires →Two pilots died in a helicopter crash while fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park on Sunday. The Eurocopter AS32 helicopter, operated by Fly Precision and conducting fire suppression activities, crashed around 3 p.m., with both NTSB and FAA launching investigations. At the time of the incident, the Dome Fire had burned over 3,000 acres and was only 15% contained.
2 battling fire at Yosemite killed in helicopter crash →Two helicopter pilots died when their Eurocopter AS32 Super Puma crashed near Yosemite National Park while fighting a wildfire on September 20, 2026. The crash occurred around 2:55 p.m. local time; one of the deceased was identified as Greg King by the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, who had extensive experience in wildland firefighting operations before joining Precision Helicopters. The National…
2 pilots killed in firefighting helicopter crash near Yosemite →Show 1 more outlets
A firefighting helicopter crashed near Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park while battling the Dome Fire on Sunday, killing both pilots onboard. The deceased were identified as Ryan Cutter and Greg King, who worked for Precision Helicopters. The Super Puma helicopter was using a water bucket to combat the blaze that had burned about 4.7 square miles and was 15% contained at the time of the crash. The National…
Deadly helicopter crash kills 2 pilots battling raging wildfire in Yosemite →Analysis
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- 21 Sep
Two members of a helicopter crew were killed Sunday after their aircraft crashed while taking part in firefighting operations at Yosemite National Park in California, according to the US Forest Service.
- 22 Sep
We are mourning both pilots who bravely supported firefighting efforts, and our hearts go out to their families.
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22 Sep Deadly helicopter crash kills 2 pilots battling raging wildfire in YosemiteA firefighting helicopter crashed near Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park while battling the Dome Fire on Sunday, killing both pilots onboard. The deceased were identified as Ryan Cutter and Greg King, who worked for Precision Helicopters. The Super Puma helicopter was using a water bucket to combat the blaze that had burned about 4.7 square miles and was 15% contained at the time of the crash. The National…Fox News
22 Sep 2 pilots killed in firefighting helicopter crash near YosemiteTwo helicopter pilots died when their Eurocopter AS32 Super Puma crashed near Yosemite National Park while fighting a wildfire on September 20, 2026. The crash occurred around 2:55 p.m. local time; one of the deceased was identified as Greg King by the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, who had extensive experience in wildland firefighting operations before joining Precision Helicopters. The National…Global News
21 Sep 2 battling fire at Yosemite killed in helicopter crashTwo pilots died in a helicopter crash while fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park on Sunday. The Eurocopter AS32 helicopter, operated by Fly Precision and conducting fire suppression activities, crashed around 3 p.m., with both NTSB and FAA launching investigations. At the time of the incident, the Dome Fire had burned over 3,000 acres and was only 15% contained.NBC News
21 Sep Two helicopter pilots killed while battling Yosemite firesTwo helicopter pilots died while battling the Dome fire in Yosemite National Park when their aircraft crashed during water drops around 3pm Sunday. Employed by Precision Aerospace, they were part of a specialized helitack rappelling team fighting fires in hard-to-reach areas. The crash site was southeast of Ostrander Lake, about 9 miles south of El Capitan. Approximately 580 people are currently working to contain…The Guardian
21 Sep Two dead after helicopter crashes fighting Yosemite fires in California, FAA saysTwo people died while fighting fires in Yosemite National Park when their helicopter crashed in Mariposa County on Sunday afternoon. The victims were a pilot from Precision Helicopters and another crew member who were conducting water drops as part of a wildland firefighting team using ropes to access difficult terrain. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred southeast of Ostrander Lake…Washington Examiner
21 Sep Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ helicopter pilots who died fighting Yosemite Dome fireTwo helicopter pilots died when their Super Puma helicopter crashed near Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park while battling the Dome Fire on Sunday. One pilot, Greg King, had previously worked for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection and was identified by family consent. The fire covers about 4.7 square miles and is 15 percent contained; approximately 580 personnel are involved in firefighting…The Independent
21 Sep 2 killed as helicopter crashes while battling wildfire in California’s Yosemite National ParkA helicopter assisting in firefighting efforts for the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park crashed on Sunday, killing two crew members. The Eurocopter AS32 went down shortly before 3 pm PT in Mariposa County while aiding crews battling a fire that had already burned more than 3,000 acres. Fly Precision, which contracted the helicopter to the US Forest Service for firefighting operations, confirmed the deaths and…Times of India
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