Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone flights after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire Thursday, forcing it to be grounded.
How Canada's 'Super Scoopers' planes are helping fight the Los Angeles wildfires
The role of ‘Super Scooper’ planes have been critical to helping tackle the wildfires in Los Angeles. These amphibious planes, officially known as the Bombardier CL-415, are built for the purpose of fighting forest fires.
A drone collided with one of the only Super Scooper planes fighting the LA wildfires, grounding a key resource
A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 aircraft in its arsenal.
Civilian drone grounds LA firefighting plane after collision over Palisades fire
A Los Angeles firefighting aircraft has been grounded and pulled from service battling devastating fires in the US after being hit by a civilian drone.
One Of Just Two CL-415 Super Scooper Planes Taken Out Of Palisades Fire Fight By Drone
A Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper turboprop plane smashed into a drone around 10 a.m. local time, Cal Fire spokesman Chris Thomas told The War Zone. The combination of the Super Scooper being put ...
Civilian drone grounds LA firefighting plane
PHOTO: Firefighting aircraft damaged after colliding with drone over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California. The plane landed safety and is grounded because of the damage. Officials are investigating. pic.twitter.com/UDAjalGyxR
Firefighting aircraft collides with drone over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft was grounded after it was struck by a civilian-flown drone while over the Palisades Fire on Thursday. The collision, which involved a Canadair CL-415, happened at around 1 p.m.
Two More CL-415 Super Scoopers On The Way To Fight Palisades Fire After One Damaged By Drone
Cal Fire will receive two more CL-415 Super Scoopers from a Canadian non-profit to replace the one damaged Thursday by a drone strike as it was fighting the Palisades Fire, The War Zone has learned. This will take the total force of Super Scoopers currently available to Cal Fire from one to three.
Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after drone collision
A spokesperson with the California state firefighting agency, Cal Fire, says the aircraft landed without incident. The agency is urging people not to fly their drones over the fires.
Drone Collision Takes Out Canadian Super Scooper Plane Fighting LA Fires
A firefighting plane responding to the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles has been grounded after it collided with a civilian drone on Thursday, authorities said. The Canadian CL-415 Super Scooper—a turboprop plane that can dip into the ocean and collect over 1,
Firefighting Aircraft Collides With Some Idiot’s Drone Over Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire just north of Santa Monica is currently at over 20,400 acres with 8% containment, the Eaton Fire near ...
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Drone crash at the Palisades fire highlights the potentially devastating consequences of ignoring flight restrictions
While the plane and its pilot were able to land safely after the collision, the damaged Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper was one ...
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Amphibious planes and helicopters intensify California fire battle
In California, the battle against destructive wildfires continues. Amphibious aircraft, helicopters, and specialized planes ...