Two soldiers killed when Apache crashed near Salado
The U.S. Army said Wednesday it will resume Apache helicopter training missions, ending a pause that began after an Aug. 12 crash in Texas killed two soldiers.
The service temporarily halted Apache training flights on Aug. 14. The decision to resume the training came “after a thorough review of safety procedures and flight operations,” the Army said in a statement.
The cause of the crash, near Salado about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from Fort Hood, remains under investigation by the Combat Readiness Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama.
“We remain deeply saddened by the loss of our service members. Our thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and fellow Soldiers as we honor their service and the lasting impact they had on the Army community,” the Army said.
The two soldiers killed were the only people on board when the helicopter went down in a grassy field, the Army said. The service identified them last week as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, Texas, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, Texas.