***INITIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION and NOTIFICATION FORM***
Date and Time: 7/01/12
Initially Reported By – Name / GACC: Region 2
NICC Coordinator on Duty: Rick Squires
Location of Accident - GACC / Unit / Incident Name: White Draw Fire, Black Hills, SD
Fatalities – Number: 2
Injuries – Number: Two survivors, status unknown
Injuries – Number: Two survivors, status unknown
Aircraft Involved - Make / Model / Tail # / Owner: MAFFS #07 North Carolina
Vehicle Involved - Make / Model / Agency: C-130H
***Cause, names and employing agencies, additional information***
A BLM ASM platform was also engaged as a lead with the C130 when the accident occurred. The ASM/Lead experienced a severe downdraft while approaching the intended retardant drop zone with the C130 in trail. This is being investigated by the USFS as a separate Incident With Potential.
No additional Information is available at this time -
National Interagency Coordination Center
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