Army Grounds Apache Helicopter Fleet Following Fatal Texas Crash
The Army has grounded all Apache helicopter flights after a fatal crash occurred near Fort Hood, Texas.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 14, 2026 —
The United States Army has ordered a fleet-wide grounding of all its Apache helicopters following a fatal crash that occurred near Fort Hood, Texas. The specific date of the crash was not provided in the available information.
Details surrounding the incident, including the cause of the crash and the identities of those involved, have not yet been released. The Army has initiated an investigation into the circumstances that led to the aircraft going down.
The AH-64 Apache is a four-bladed, twin-engine attack helicopter. It was developed by Hughes Helicopters in the 1970s. The primary mission of the Apache is attack, reconnaissance, and close air support. Its advanced avionics and weaponry make it a formidable asset in military operations.
The grounding order affects all Apache helicopter operations across the Army’s fleet while the investigation is ongoing. Further information regarding the timeline for the resumption of flights will be provided as it becomes available.
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