Grumman S-2 Tracker crash, Jun 19, 1992 (1 killed), Columbia
Grumman S-2 Tracker accident on June 19, 1992 near Columbia, California, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Approach at insufficient altitude in...
- Date: June 19, 1992
- Aircraft: Grumman S-2 Tracker
- Location: Columbia, California, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Approach at insufficient altitude in smoke-reduced visibility, with the pilot failing to see trees while climbing after the drop; no technical failure was found.
A CDF Grumman S-2 Tracker flying as Tanker 92 dropped retardant on a fire near Columbia, California, on 19 June 1992. While climbing away in smoke and reduced visibility, the aircraft struck trees, rolled left and crashed inverted in flames. The pilot was killed.