C 130 maff crashes

[HoneyBadger]

Last night about 10 miles north of Peterson, we saw a MAFF C-130 make too hard a turn and head right back. He was at a very low altitude and made about an 80 degree bank from what I could tell. When I flew on C-130s we weren't allowed to bank that hard normally, especially at that low an altitude. I was pretty alarmed that something had happened to it, and now to hear this, it sucks.

I saw that too... right over my house! I watched it all the way down on final until it was out of sight. Wife and I thought it was very strange because AFAIK, C-130's are generally restricted to a 40 degree bank by AF regulations, and when not involved in combat (including forest-fire combat), there is really no reason to make more than a 30 degree bank at any time.

I concluded to myself that the pilot had just missed his turn for final and had to really bank hard to keep his approach.


Prayers to the crew and their families.

[HoneyBadger]

With my credibility at stake, my wife just told me that 4 are confirmed dead, 2 seriously injured. My wife is on the Crisis Action Team (CAT) for Peterson AFB. They handle major incidents such as the fires, plane crashes, and other disasters for most of Southeastern Colorado, but this crash was outside the jurisdiction of the Peterson CAT, so she's not involved... Hence my credibility being at stake. If I turn out to be wrong, please don't tar and feather me!

[RMD]

KRDO just reported 6 on board, at least 1 death and all MAFFs grounded for now.

Condolences to those who have lost someone.

[Big Wall]

My thoughts are with them and their families. Glad you're ok Hoser.

[Birddog1911]

KOAA stated that it was one of the Charlotte, N. Carolina aircraft, and from what I'm seeing by former squadron mates, that seems to be the case; it was MAFFS 7 that went down.

[MCarp71]

Condolences, and prayers go out to all!

[yankeefan98121]

With my credibility at stake, my wife just told me that 4 are confirmed dead, 2 seriously injured. My wife is on the Crisis Action Team (CAT) for Peterson AFB. They handle major incidents such as the fires, plane crashes, and other disasters for most of Southeastern Colorado, but this crash was outside the jurisdiction of the Peterson CAT, so she's not involved... Hence my credibility being at stake. If I turn out to be wrong, please don't tar and feather me!

We can do without the tar and feather but I hope you're wrong

May the lord be with the crew's family, and everyone affected by the fires in the US

[trlcavscout]

Man that sucks! Best wishes sent.

[Ah Pook]

Glad to here Hoser is alright.

Thoughts going out to the crew and families involved in the crash.

[Danimal]

Prayers going out to all involved. I was just watching one fight the fires west of my house yesterday and I thought to myself what a dangerous job it is. They have my greatest respect.