Investigation Launched After Fatal Helicopter Crash in Utah Firefighting Mission

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the fatal crash of a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter that was fighting the Widemouth 2 fire in central Utah. Preliminary information suggests the aircraft went down for unknown reasons during the firefighting operation. Officials noted that the rugged landscape and ongoing fire hampered immediate access to the crash site, prompting concerns for the safety of remaining rescue crews.