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Army identifies victims in Salado helicopter crash
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Laura Hartog , as published by KXXV
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They were part of the 1st Cavalry Division.
A fatal helicopter crash occurred near Salado, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. They were part of the 1st Cavalry Division. The pilots were assigned to a unit at Fort Hood. One pilot was from Killeen and the other from Belton. Further information about the crash and the pilots is available from Fort Hood officials and the US Army.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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