# US Army Apache crash kills two, renews safety concerns 2026-08-14T07:45:18+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in Texas on Thursday, killing both crew members and sparking a fire that spread over 100 acres. The Times of India reports that the Apache has been involved in 193 crashes since 1980, with nearly 120 fatalities, mostly American. The US Army’s own figures show the Apache has a far higher accident rate than other helicopters: 4.41 Class-A mishaps per 1,00,000 flight hours from 2020 to 2024, compared to 1.23 for the Black Hawk. India operates the Apache with both the Air Force and the Army. The IAF has reported two incidents, including a precautionary landing in Ladakh in 2024 that caused damage to the aircraft. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: AH-64, Apache helicopter, crash safety, India defence, military accidents, US Army Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-army-apache-crash-kills-two-renews-safety-concerns/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-army-apache-crash-kills-two-renews-safety-concerns/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.