https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/p ... irefighter
I was also just informed that a CH-46E helicopter crashed in the Apache Sitgeraves in Arizona today.
From the information I received, the occupants were able to exit the wreckage
before a fire occurred shortly after the crash—more information to come.
The occupants survived the crash.
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/343327
Date: 06-AUG-2023
Time:
Type: Boeing CH-46E Sea Knight
Owner/operator: Sky Aviation
Registration: N461WY
MSN: 2438
Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Category: Accident
Location: Springerville, AZ - United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature: Fire fighting
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A Boeing CH-46E Sea Knight, performing a water bucket load, lost number 2 engine, crashed and caught on fire,
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