Soldier killed in training incident at Fort Campbell identified

The accident happened Wednesday and involved an AH-64 Apache helicopter.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Authorities have identified the Fort Campbell soldier who died during a helicopter training incident June 11.

The soldier was identified as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, 40, with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.

Wright was the pilot of the AH-64 Apache helicopter when he died during a training incident at the base.

One other pilot was injured during the incident and sustained minor injuries.

Wright, a decorated soldier, joined the Army in 2010 and has been at Fort Campbell since 2022.

The accident remains under investigation.

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