Firefighting aircraft crashes into drone flying illegally above Palisades fire, FAA says
A firefighting aircraft crashed into a drone that was illegally flying above the Palisades fire on Thursday, Jan. 9, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. In the temporary flight restriction zones established around wildfires,
FAA says drone collided with aircraft fighting Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a strong warning against flying unauthorized drones after a drone collided with a firefighting aircraft that was operating over the Palisades Fire.
Drone hits, grounds super scooper fighting Palisades Fire
Devastating Santa Ana winds on Tuesday made the firefight difficult in the air until Wednesday. On Thursday, the FAA reported that an aircraft struck a drone over the fire while trying to fight the flames. The "super scooper" was grounded because of the damage from the impact, officials told the Los Angeles Times.
FAA: Drone strikes aircraft fighting California wildfires
A drone has struck a firefighting aircraft battling the blazes ravaging Los Angeles County, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to launch an investigation into the incident
Water-dropping 'super scooper' hit by drone while flying over Palisades Fire; FAA investigating
The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating after fire officials reported that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone while operating over the Palisades Fire in California.
Aircraft fighting Palisades Fire in Southern California hit drone, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating after fire officials reported that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone while operating over the Palisades Fire in California.
'Put a hole in the wing': Illegal drone hits LA firefighting aircraft
The FAA is investigating an incident during the Palisades Fire when a drone collided with a firefighting aircraft as it flew over Los Angeles.
Firefighting aircraft collides with drone over Palisades Fire
It's unclear how long the aircraft will be inoperable. The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, who issued a stern reminder to civilians that flying a drone in the midst of firefighting efforts is a federal crime and punishable by up to 12 months in prison or a fine of up to $75,
Civilian drone hits, damages firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
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, officials confirmed. The civilian drone – which was not assigned to the fire – flew into a Super Scooper plane,
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Cal Fire captain describes conditions fighting Palisades Fire from the sky
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Department of Defense activates eight C-130 aircraft to assist with Los Angeles County firefighting
On Thursday, U.S. Northern Command activated eight C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems ...
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