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Super Puma firefighting helicopter crashes at Yosemite, killing both pilots

A Super Puma helicopter crashed Sunday while battling the Dome Fire in mountainous terrain at Yosemite National Park in California, killing both pilots aboard. The incident occurred during active wildfire-suppression operations, according to the U.S. Forest Service and local officials.

Discovered 2026-09-21T06:50:22.862679-07:00 | 2026-09-21T06:50:22.862679-07:00

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The crash killed both pilots during active wildfire-suppression operations, underscoring the operational risks faced by aerial firefighting crews in mountainous terrain.
The incident will likely be relevant to investigations into helicopter safety, mission planning and operating practices during wildfire response.

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