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Two Pilots Killed in Helicopter Crash During Dome Fire Response in Yosemite

32 reports, 3 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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Two helicopter pilots died after their aircraft crashed while conducting water drops on the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park. One of the pilots was Greg King, who previously worked for the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. Benjamin Cossel, a spokesperson for the Federal Complex Incident Management Team, oversaw the firefighting response. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.

From clickorlando.com, nebraska.tv, alaskasnewssource.com

Why it matters

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The crash occurred during a major wildfire suppression effort. The investigation will determine the cause of the aviation accident. This incident could increase operational costs and liability for the National Park Service and related firefighting contractors.

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Who's involved

  • Benjamin CosselSpokesperson for the Federal Complex Incident Management Team overseeing the firefighting response.
  • Greg KingPilot who died in the helicopter crash while fighting the Dome Fire.
  • Federal Aviation AdministrationU.S. government agency investigating the fatal crash under its regulatory authority.
  • Yosemite National ParkNational park in California where the helicopter crash occurred.
  • AlaskaState where Greg King previously held employment with the Division of Forestry.
  • National Park ServiceUnited States federal agency responsible for managing the national park.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • National Park ServiceSpeculative

    Operational costs and liability for the National Park Service might increase due to the incident.

  • CaliforniaSpeculative

    The state of California might face increased costs related to managing the major fire incident.

How it developed

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  1. Cossel handles Dome Fire response in CA; FAA to investigate crash involving Greg King.1 source
  2. Greg King, linked to an FAA crash investigation, was operating as a pilot in Yosemite fire operations.1 source

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