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- Two Precision Aerospace pilots died Sunday in a crash battling the Dome Fire.
- The FAA said a Eurocopter AS32 crashed near Mariposa at about 2:55 p.m.
- The NTSB will lead the investigation as the Dome Fire grew past 3,000 acres.
Two pilots with Precision Aerospace were killed Sunday afternoon when their helicopter crashed while battling the Dome Fire inside Yosemite National Park.
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The pilots’ identities had not been released.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Eurocopter AS32 crashed near Mariposa at about 2:55 p.m. during firefighting operations.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, with the NTSB leading the investigation.
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Precision Aerospace released the following statement:
“It is with unimaginable sadness and broken hearts that we share the loss of two beloved members of our team. We are devastated by this loss and are struggling to find the words. We ask for privacy and compassion for their families and our team as we grieve this tremendous loss. Please keep their families, loved ones, and our entire team in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
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The Dome Fire began Sept. 15 and had grown to more than 3,000 acres by Sunday afternoon. It was 15% contained.
This story was originally published September 21, 2026 at 8:40 AM with the headline “Two dead in helicopter crash while battling Yosemite’s Dome Fire, company says.”
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