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Helicopter Crash Kills Two Pilots Fighting Yosemite's Dome Fire

6 Oct 2026 8:08 a.m.

Pilot Greg King, 56, of the U.S. Forest Service's Payette National Forest, and pilot Ryan Cutter died when their helicopter crashed during bucket drops over the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park.

Law Enforcement Disasters USA Federal Government Environment Transportation Greg King Ryan Cutter Dome Fire Yosemite National Park Payette National Forest Firefighter Fatality Helicopter Crash