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ATSB releases C-130 air tanker accident preliminary report

The tail of EC-130 #N134CG which crashed on Thursday lies amid debris in southern NSW. [Photo credit NSW Police]

Feb 28, 2020 - The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released their preliminary report on the crash of the Coulson Aviation EC-130Q, registered N134CG which was contracted to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service to support airdrops of fire retardant for the local bush fires. [Read more...]

C-130 firefighting aircraft crashes in Australia

Coulson Flying Tankers #N130CG is seen powering up on the ramp at Sacramento McClellan Airport on April 20, 2019. Note new paint scheme being used by Coulson. [Photo by TSTP350]

Jan 22, 2020 - An EC-130 firefighting aircraft from Coulson Aviation has crashed in the Monaro Area in Australian state of New South Wales while combating forest fires, killing three crew members. [Read more...]

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USAF selects Coulson Aviation to outfit HC-130H aircraft

EC-130Q flown by civilian operator Coulson Aviation used as a 4,000-gallon Type 1 air tanker for forestry fires. [Photographer Unknown]

May 20, 2016 - The world leader in aerial firefighting technology announced that it has been awarded a contract by the United States Air Force to design, manufacture, and install up to seven 3500 US Gallon Aerial Retardant Delivery Systems in HC-130H model aircraft. [Read more...]

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