Firefighting Pilot Dies in Montana Plane Crash
The crash occurred while the aircraft was scooping water to combat the Horse Gulch Fire, leading to evacuations.
Overview
- A 45-year-old female pilot died in the crash at Hauser Reservoir near Helena.
- The Air Tractor AT-802 was contracted by the U.S. Forest Service.
- The Horse Gulch Fire has burned approximately 600 acres and prompted evacuations.
- Extreme heat in the Helena area has exacerbated firefighting efforts.
- Federal agencies are investigating the cause of the crash.