CAL FIRE S-2T Air Tanker Crash

[Captain4164]

Yet another sad day for CAL FIRE. One of our air tankers, confirmed crashed on a fire just outside Yosemite National Park.

Crews are attempting to make access now. I was on a fire in the same exact area last month, El Portal, steep rugged area.



http://abc30.com/news/plane-associated-with-yosemite-fire-has-crashed-officials-say/341055/

 

[Captain4164]

The California Fire Pilots Assn has put up a tribute page for Craig. He was laid to rest Monday in Indiana. A public memorial service is scheduled in California at a later date

http://calfirepilots.com/hunt.html