Federal investigators probe DPS helicopter crash during Flagstaff shootout

Published
February 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona
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Incident type
Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Flagstaff Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona: A DPS helicopter crashed during a shootout with 50-year-old Terrell Storey in Flagstaff, Arizona. Both pilot (Robert Skankey) and paramedic (Hunter Bennett) died. Investigators are examining possible causes, including bullets or mechanical failures.

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Federal investigators probe DPS helicopter crash during Flagstaff shootout

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