Two pilots killed in Utah firefighting helicopter crash

Two pilots killed in Utah firefighting helicopter crash

Sécurité Société

Officials said a Sikorsky Skycrane operated by Helicopter Transport Services crashed while fighting a fire in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, on August 7, killing both pilots. Reports indicated the Widemouth 2 blaze was about 24% contained at the time.

Earlier reports described the same S-64 helicopter going down near Richfield, Utah, as it battled the Widemouth 2 wildfire, with rescue crews unable to reach the site because of active fire conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board opened investigations into the cause of the crash.

Acteurs

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

Lieux

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

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9 août 2026
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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 • 09 août 15h47

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

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Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle
Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle

aljazeera.com • 09 août 03h10

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.

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8 août 2026
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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 • 08 août 19h47

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.

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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 • 08 août 00h40

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.

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7 août 2026
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Helicopter crashes while fighting massive Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah
Helicopter crashes while fighting massive Widemouth 2 Fire in central Utah

KUTV • 07 août 20h29

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.

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