Published Jul 13, 2026, 4:52 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Pilot dies fighting Colorado wildfires
The Hill
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A pilot died on Sunday when his helicopter crashed as he fought wildfires in Colorado, according to local authorities. The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) said on Facebook the pilot, 56-year-old Nicholas Dale, died after his K-MAX helicopter, manufactured by Kaman Aircraft, crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir at roughly 5:17 p.m. MDT. The reservoir is…