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Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane hit by a lightning: 4 injured

McCall, USA - The aircraft was on the ground. An inquiry has been opened

A Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane helicopter has been hit by a lightning in McCall, Idaho, USA, that injured four people, while the helicopter was on the ground. This kind of aircraft, also known as Erickson Aircrane, is in use in many countries for wild-fire fighting. This particular S-64E was in service for Payette National Forest, operated by the Siller Brothers company, to help fighting forest fires...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108179
Rome, Italy, 08/06/2009 16:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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