Single-engine firefighting plane crashes in Oregon, killing pilot; third SEAT loss this year.

A single-engine firefighting plane has crashed in Oregon, killing the pilot. The SEAT (single-engine aerial tanker) was assisting in fighting a wildfire north of Burns when it failed to return before sunset from a water-dropping mission. This is the third loss of a SEAT this year, following incidents in Montana and New Mexico. Single Engine Air Tankers can hold up to 800 gallons of retardant or water and are used in wildland fires.

July 26, 2024
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