Two dead after military Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood in Texas

BREAKING: Two dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking fire .alert-banner { display: none; } IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Skip to ContentNBC News Logo Politics U.S. News WorldLocalNew YorkLos AngelesChicagoDallas-Fort WorthPhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.BostonBay AreaSouth FloridaSan DiegoConnecticut Sports Business Health SHOPPING TiplineSubscribe Subscriber HubSavedNewslettersProfileSubscriptionPreferencesSearchSearchSectionsU.S. NewsPoliticsWorldBusinessSportsInvestigationsCulture & TrendsHealthScienceTechWeatherVIDEOPhotosSudokuNBC SelectedNBC Asian AmericaNBC BLKNBC LatinoNBC OUTLocalNew YorkLos AngelesChicagoDallas-Fort WorthPhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.BostonBay AreaSouth FloridaSan DiegoConnecticuttvTodayNightly NewsMeet the PressDatelineFeaturedNBC News NowNightly FilmsStay TunedSpecial FeaturesNewslettersPodcastsListen NowBusiness in AmericaMore From NBCNBC.COMNBCU AcademyPeacockNEXT STEPS FOR VETSNBC News Site MapHelpFollow NBC News news Alerts There are no new alerts at this time SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSBlue SkyWhatsappPrintRedditFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesPoliticsU.S. NewsWorldSportsBusinessHealthSHOPPINGTiplineTwo dead after military Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood in TexasAug. 12, 202601:36Now PlayingTwo dead after military Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood in Texas01:36UP NEXTEx-Marine freed from Russian prison after Trump discussed case with Putin02:20F-35 fighter jet crashes in San Diego01:19Fighter jet crashes in San Diego and sparks fire at air base01:39Neighborhood celebrates homecoming of National Guardsman after deployment01:23Trump attends dignified transfer of U.S. troops02:02Watch: Trump attends dignified transfer for four U.S. service members01:09Trump attends dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed in Iran war20:06Hegseth says Iran war will cost $37.5 billion04:33U.S. service member killed in Northern Iraq, says U.S. Central Command05:34How NORAD is enforcing the strict no-fly zone in place for World Cup final04:28Taiwan building drones to emulate Ukraine as it preps for a potential conflict with China04:24Iranian bridges severely damaged after sixth night of U.S. strikes00:34Hegseth says military will test service members' testosterone levels03:02U.S. military releases video of latest strikes on Iran00:42Russia launches deadly attacks on Ukraine ahead of NATO summit01:16See TODAY's Craig Melvin Suit up and Take Flight Aboard an F-1806:32Commanding Officers Talk Honor of Celebrating America at 25003:02Get a Look Inside the US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle04:37See the Massive International Naval Review in NYC Harbor03:44Hallie Jackson NOWTwo dead after military Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood in Texas01:36CopiedTwo people have been killed after an Apache helicopter crashed and burst into flames near Fort Hood in Texas, according to officials. NBC News' Dan De Luce reports.Aug. 12, 2026 onNow PlayingTwo dead after military Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood in Texas01:36UP NEXTEx-Marine freed from Russian prison after Trump discussed case with Putin02:20F-35 fighter jet crashes in San Diego01:19Fighter jet crashes in San Diego and sparks fire at air base01:39Neighborhood celebrates homecoming of National Guardsman after deployment01:23Trump attends dignified transfer of U.S. troops02:02Get more newsLiveonBest of NBC News Hallie Jackson NOWMan who tried to kill Ronald Reagan to impress Jodie Foster 'wishes her well'Meet the PressMeet the Press NOW — August 12Hallie Jackson NOWTwo dead after military Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood in TexasWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step downNick Reiner indicted on murder charges in parents' deathsMeet the PressDemocratic House candidate calls on party to ‘get better at making change’ after ousting incumbentPlay AllAboutContactHelpCareersAd ChoicesPrivacy PolicyYour Privacy ChoicesCA NoticeTerms of ServiceNBC News Subscription Terms of ServiceNBC News SitemapClosed CaptioningSubscribeAdvertiseNBC Selected© 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC