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 the other tanker to follow suggested radio and orbit entry procedures was a factor.
Two CDF Grumman S-2 Tracker air tankers collided in mid-air while holding in orbit over a wildfire near Hopland, California. The aircraft involved were visually similar, and the entering tanker had not established radio contact with the air tactical supervisor. Both aircraft were destroyed, and one pilot was killed according to most databases.