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Helicopter crash near Yosemite results in fatalities of two pilots

A helicopter crash near Yosemite National Park on September 21 resulted in the deaths of two pilots who were conducting water drops on a wildfire. The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. The Dome Fire, which the pilots were assisting with, has burned approximately 4.7 square miles and is currently 15% contained.

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A helicopter crash near Yosemite National Park on September 21 resulted in the deaths of two pilots who were conducting water drops on a wildfire. The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. The Dome Fire, which the pilots were assisting with, has burned approximately 4.7 square miles and is currently 15% contained.

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Firefighting helicopter crashes near Yosemite, killing both pilots

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Helicopter crash near Yosemite results in fatalities of two pilots