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Firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park killing two pilots

A firefighting Super Puma helicopter crashed near a lake in Yosemite National Park during water-dropping operations on Sunday, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft was contracted to Precision and was actively engaged in wildfire suppression efforts when the incident occurred. The precise cause and circumstances of the crash have not yet been released, pending federal investigation.

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First reported33 days ago
Published2026-09-21 20:47 UTC
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Global Event Monitor. Firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park killing two pilots. 2026-09-21T20:47:32.332Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:3110. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-21/military-aircraft-loss-5a37977d

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