Two AZDPS Crew Killed After Bell 407 Helicopter Crashes During Flagstaff Active Shooter Response
Aviation News – An Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Bell 407 Ranger helicopter crashed while providing tactical air support during an active shooter incident near Flagstaff on February 4, 2026, killing both crew members on board and prompting state and federal investigations. The aircraft, identified as Bell 407 serial N56AZ, had been assisting the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies during the evening emergency response.
