Dos pilotos muertos en accidente de helicóptero contra incendios en Utah

Dos pilotos muertos en accidente de helicóptero contra incendios en Utah

Seguridad Sociedad

Según autoridades, un helicóptero Sikorsky Skycrane operado por Helicopter Transport Services se estrelló mientras combatía un incendio en el Bosque Nacional Fishlake, Utah, el 7 de agosto, provocando la muerte de ambos pilotos. Informes indicaron que el incendio Widemouth 2 estaba aproximadamente al 24 % contenido en ese momento.

Informes anteriores describieron que el mismo helicóptero S-64 se precipitó cerca de Richfield, Utah, mientras luchaba contra el incendio Widemouth 2, y que los equipos de rescate no pudieron acceder al sitio debido a las condiciones de fuego activo. La Administración Federal de Aviación y la Junta Nacional de Seguridad del Transporte iniciaron investigaciones sobre la causa del accidente.

Actores

Sikorsky Federal Aviation Administration National Transportation Safety Board Governor Spencer Cox Sevier County Sheriff's Office

Ubicaciones

Richfield, Utah, United States Fishlake National Forest, Utah, United States Three Creeks Reservoir, Utah, United States Sevier County, Utah, United States Utah, United States

Artículos

9 de agosto de 2026
2 en total
Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say
Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say

PBS • 9 de ago 15:47

A Sikorsky Skycrane operated by Helicopter Transport Services crashed while fighting a fire in Fishlake National Forest, killing both pilots, officials said.

Credibilidad 73% Manip. 8% Centro
Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle
Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle

aljazeera.com • 9 de ago 03:10

A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane operating over the Widemouth 2 fire near Richfield, Utah, crashed, killing the pilot and a crew member, while the blaze remains 24% contained.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 7% Centro
8 de agosto de 2026
2 en total
Pilot, crewmember unaccounted for after helicopter crashed while fighting Widemouth 2 Fire
Pilot, crewmember unaccounted for after helicopter crashed while fighting Widemouth 2 Fire

KUTV • 8 de ago 19:47

A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter contracted to fight the Widemouth 2 Fire crashed near Richfield, Utah, killing the pilot and a crew member, with authorities still unable to confirm victim status.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
Status of 2 on board firefighting helicopter unknown after crash near Widemouth 2 Fire
Status of 2 on board firefighting helicopter unknown after crash near Widemouth 2 Fire

KSL News • 8 de ago 00:40

A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter used in firefighting operations crashed near the Widemouth 2 wildfire in central Utah; rescue crews have been unable to reach the site due to active fire conditions.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 9% Centro
7 de agosto de 2026
1 en total
Helicopter crashes while fighting massive Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah
Helicopter crashes while fighting massive Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah

KUTV • 7 de ago 20:29

A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter carrying two crew members crashed near the Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah; the cause is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro

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