# Yosemite Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives

> Two pilots killed in Yosemite wildfire firefighting helicopter crash.
- Title: Yosemite Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Summary: Two pilots killed in Yosemite wildfire firefighting helicopter crash. Two helicopter pilots, Greg King and Ryan Cutter, died when their aircraft crashed…
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- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/2-killed-helicopter-crash-fighting-dome-fire-yosemite-faa/19854874
- Published: 2026-09-21T14:28:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yosemite national park, dome fire, helicopter crash, firefighting pilots, california wildfires, precision aircraft, news, local
## Pilots Identified
Two pilots killed in Yosemite Dome Fire helicopter crash identified as Greg King and Ryan Cutter.
## Crash Details
Helicopter crashed while dropping water on Dome Fire near Ostrander Lake.
## Firefighting Context
Pilots used helitack rappelling to access wildfire terrain.
## Investigation
FAA and NTSB will investigate crash circumstances.
## Recent Trends
At least 14 U.S. wildfire deaths reported this year.
## What Happens Next
Families and teams seek closure as fire continues.
## Key takeaway

Two helicopter pilots, Greg King and Ryan Cutter, died when their aircraft crashed during the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park.