2 Crewmembers Die in Firefighting Helicopter Crash at Yosemite

A Fly Precision Eurocopter AS332L1 helicopter crashed during firefighting operations near Yosemite National Park on August 16, 2023. The aircraft was engaged in water dropping efforts to combat the 3,000-acre Dome Fire when it experienced a catastrophic fire. Tragically, two crew members were confirmed dead as a result of the accident. Initial reports indicate that the helicopter was conducting its duties at the time of the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the precise circumstances surrounding the crash and assessing the damage sustained by the aircraft.