U.S. Army Identifies The Two Soldiers Killed In Apache Helicopter Crash In Texas

Fort Hood officials have identified the two pilots killed when an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado during a maintenance test flight, sparking a wildfire that burned about 155 acres before firefighters brought it under control.

Officials said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, died in the crash, which occurred around 1:40 p.m. Aug. 12. Both were assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.

Huey’s home of record is listed as Killeen. He entered the Army in February 2014 as a motor transport operator and had been with the unit since February 2022.

Olmstead’s home of record is listed as Belton. He entered the Army in January 2023 as a warrant officer candidate and had been assigned to the unit since October 2025.

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The U.S. Army has identified two soldiers with the 1st Cavalry Division that were killed in a crash involving an AH-64E “Apache” Attack Helicopter on a maintenance flight earlier this week in Salado, Texas. According to the Army, the soldiers have been identified as 34-year-old… pic.twitter.com/Gtsp98Ggpl

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A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field near Fort Hood, Texas, killing both the pilot and co-pilot. Compared to other Army helicopters like the Blackhawk, the Apache has had a higher accident rate. @MarthaRaddatz has the latest. https://t.co/2KlgcH5gt9 pic.twitter.com/oejFYZ0Q33

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They were assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.

“Our hearts and deepest condolences are with the families of the Soldiers we lost Wednesday,” said Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, III Armored Corps and Fort Hood commanding general. “The Army is a family, and a tragedy like this is felt throughout our formations and our community.”

Fort Hood leadership has made chaplains and other support personnel and resources available to those impacted.

“In the difficult days ahead, our priority is to ensure these families and our Soldiers have the care and support they need,” Admiral said. “We are making all appropriate resources available to those affected by this loss.”

Fort Hood personnel remain on scene working in coordination with local law enforcement and U.S. Army investigative agencies.

A safety investigation team from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama, arrived Aug. 13 and will lead the safety investigation of the mishap.

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