Second Pilot Identified in Yosemite National Park Helicopter Crash
A contract aircraft company has identified the second pilot killed in a firefighting helicopter crash in Yosemite National Park as Ryan Cutter. Cutter and pilot Greg King, both employed by Precision, died when their AS332 Super Puma helicopter crashed near…
Fresno Visalia, CA, September 22, 2026 —
Officials have identified the second pilot who perished in a firefighting helicopter crash within Yosemite National Park as Ryan Cutter. Cutter, who was employed by Precision, a contract aircraft company, joins pilot Greg King as the two fatalities from the incident.
The AS332 Super Puma helicopter, operated by Precision, went down near Ostrander Lake. The aircraft was engaged in operations related to the Dome Fire, specifically conducting water drops. The exact date of the crash was not provided in the information available.
Both Cutter and King were employees of Precision. The company has not released further details regarding the incident or the crew.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by federal authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have commenced a joint inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the helicopter’s descent. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Rebecca Boone / Associated Press on www.kvpr.org, see more information here.
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