Grumman S-2 Tracker crash, Aug 27, 2001 (1 killed), Hopland
Grumman S-2 Tracker accident on August 27, 2001 near Hopland, California, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Both pilots failed to maintain an...
- Date: August 27, 2001
- Aircraft: Grumman S-2 Tracker
- Location: Hopland, California, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Both pilots failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the pilot of Tanker 87 to follow suggested radio and orbit entry procedures was a factor.
This Grumman S-2 Tracker, Tanker 92, collided in mid-air with Tanker 87 while both were holding over a wildfire near Hopland, California. The collision occurred as Tanker 92 swung wide to join the orbit behind another tanker and was not seen by the other pilot. The aircraft was destroyed and one pilot was killed according to most databases.