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Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Chris Williams , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred while they were battling a wildfire in the state's Fishlake National Forest.
A helicopter crash in Utah has resulted in the deaths of two pilots. The incident occurred while they were battling a wildfire in the state's Fishlake National Forest. The pilots were flying a Sikorsky Skycrane at the time of the crash.
Officials confirmed the deaths on Saturday, providing some details about the incident. Further information about the crash is available from the source, including confirmation from officials that the crash occurred during wildfire battling efforts in Utah's Fishlake National Forest.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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