Tag: helicopter_crash
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Two Wildland Pilots Killed in Helicopter Crash Over Yosemite's Dome Fire
Ryan Cutter and Greg King, both of the U.S. Forest Service's Payette National Forest, died Sept. 20 when their helicopter went down during bucket drops.
Law EnforcementDisastersUSAFederal GovernmentEnvironmentTransportation Ryan CutterGreg KingYosemite National ParkDome Firehelicopter crashwildland firefighter fatalitiesU.S. Forest ServicePayette National ForestFirefighter Fatality
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Media Monitor: L.A. news stations mourn journalist and pilot killed in helicopter crash
Poynter reports Los Angeles news outlets are mourning an NBC4 aerial photojournalist and pilot killed when their news helicopter crashed while covering a bus collision in Chatsworth.
MediaEntertainmentSportLaw EnforcementFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingLegalTransportation PoynterLos AngelesNBC4helicopter crashEliana MorenoGeorge MarciniwChatsworthPoynter.org
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Firefighting Pilot Dies in Colorado Helicopter Crash
Pilot Nicholas Dale, 56, died July 12, 2026, when his helicopter crashed during Gold Mountain Fire operations in Colorado. The incident marks the 57th firefighter fatality reported this year, with investigations ongoing.
Law EnforcementHealthTransportationEmployment and LaborEnvironmentLegal Nicholas DaleGold Mountain FireHelicopter CrashFirefighter FatalityColoradoWildland FirefightingGunnison County
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Two Pilots Die in Utah Wildfire Helicopter Crash
Pilots Miles Elliott and Christopher Andersen died August 7, 2026, when their helicopter crashed during water dropping operations at the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah, contributing to 53 firefighter fatalities this year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborTransportationEnvironment Miles ElliottChristopher AndersenWildfireHelicopter CrashUtahFirefighter FatalitiesWidemouth 2 Fire
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Contract Pilot Killed in Utah Wildfire Helicopter Crash
Pilot Christopher Andersen, 64, died August 7, 2026, when his helicopter crashed fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah. The U.S. Forest Service contract pilot had 40 years of service.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborTransportationEnvironment Christopher AndersenWildland FirefightingHelicopter CrashUtahU.S. Forest ServiceFirefighter FatalityWidemouth 2 Fire