Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.
Firefighting aircraft out of action for LA fire after it’s damaged by drone while flying
A firefighting aircraft battling the deadly Palisades Fire was struck by a drone, forcing the crucial plane out of action with a damaged wing, officials said.
'Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone
The “Super Scooper” plane was hit while flying over the Palisades Fire. It has been repaired.
Firefighting aircraft grounded after striking a drone over the Palisades Fire
A civilian drone was flying illegally over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles when it collided with a firefighting aircraft, causing damage and grounding the plane.
FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. “Fire officials informed the FAA that a
FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft was grounded on Thursday after it was struck by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire near the Pacific Coast, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The incident ...
Drone strikes firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
Fire officials in Southern California have informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone as it was flying over the Palisades Fire near the Los Angeles County coast.
Bridger Aerospace confirms mobilization of ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft
Bridger Aerospace (BAER) confirmed the mobilization of Bridger’s CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to assist in firefighting
LA fires update: Super scooper damaged by drone ready to fly again
A super scooper on loan from Canada that’s been helping fight the fires will be back in action this week after taking a hit by a drone.
FBI seeks information on drone collision with Super Scooper over Palisades Fire
The FBI is seeking information about the collision of a drone with a Super Scooper that was flying over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.
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High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite processes for rebuilding homes and clearing debris left ...
Fact Check: Temporary grounding of LA firefighting aircraft due to wind, not Biden visit
Aircraft fighting the Los Angeles wildfires were temporarily grounded Tuesday night into Wednesday morning due to high winds, ...
No, Biden administration didn't block firefighting aircraft during LA visit | Fact check
Firefighting aircraft could continue operating in restricted airspace as long as they coordinated with air traffic control, ...
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‘Incredibly dangerous’: More unauthorized drones fly above Palisades fire
Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday afternoon, forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety and angering those working on the front lines, authorities ...
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Civilian drone hits, damages firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
(KTLA) – A firefighting aircraft that was operating over the Palisades Fire is grounded and out of service after it was struck and damaged by a civilian’s drone on Thursday afternoon ...
FBI searching for operator of privately owned drone that punched hole in Canadian firefighting plane
The FBI is searching for the operator of a private drone that collided with a Canadian firefighting plane assisting with the ...