C 130 maff crashes

[T-Jet]

Glad to hear that Hoser is ok. Hope the crew members that went down make a full recovery. Thanks to the 302nd for all their tireless & hard work !

[rtr]

Thank god Hoser is ok. Prayers for the crew and their friends and family.

[Birddog1911]

This is just heartbreaking. Glad Hoser is fine, but I also worry about all the other guys I know from MAFFS.

[birddog]

Sounds like six on board and only three were transported. From what I heard the three survivors were in pretty bad shape. Hopefully that information was bad and they all make a recovery but I'm a little worried.

[splogan]

that explains the email my wife got last night from Hoser saying he just landed. I am grateful Hoser is OK but it is horrible about the crew members involved.

[Birddog1911]

Has anyone found out if it was MAFFS 2 or 5?

[Byte Stryke]

They make new C-130s all of the time.

I am very glad to hear the crew is going to be OK

[Mtn.man]

I just contacted the 302nd Airlift Wing and verified that Hoser was NOT aboard the aircraft that crashed.

Hoser did fly last night and is currently on crew rest.

Thank God!

Prayers and thoughts go out to those who were involved.

Too Hoser
Still hoping for the best for the crew.

[sellersm]

Sad news, praying for the crew. Glad to hear Hoser's not one of them!!

[theGinsue]

How many on a crew when it is configured for firefighting?

Typically, 6 crew members

And I may have missed it but what is the status of the crashed crew?

See jhebrews comment below. Very little info out right now. Looks like 3 survivors out of six crew members.

Sounds like six on board and only three were transported. From what I heard the three survivors were in pretty bad shape. Hopefully that information was bad and they all make a recovery but I'm a little worried.

I'm concerned as well. With all of the coverage of the Waldo Canyon fire and the interviews with the various members of the 302nd, we've all gotten to feel close to them and so very thankful for their efforts that it's heartbreaking to hear that they may have been injured or killed.

It's never good when a military aircraft crashed but in this case it hits a LOT closer to home.