Air Operations - Los Angeles Fire Department
The multi mission profile of LAFD Air Operations includes brush fire suppression, air ambulance transport, high rise fire response, and hoist rescues. This is one of the LAFD's Five Medium duty helicopters - a Leonardo AW -139.
Drone collides with firefighting aircraft over Palisades fire: FAA ...
Jan 9, 2025 · Several viral videos and images appeared to be taken with drones in conflict with a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to protect firefighting aircraft.
FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over ...
Jan 10, 2025 · Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott said the incident occurred Thursday afternoon when a Super Scooper plane, Quebec 1, was hit by a civilian drone not assigned to fire...
FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire
Jan 10, 2025 · The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles FSDO - Federal Aviation Administration
Jun 7, 2024 · Los Angeles Flight Standards District Office 777 S. Aviation Boulevard, Suite 150 El Segundo, CA 90245. Building Access and Parking (PDF) Phone: (424) 405-7870 Fax: (424) 405-7866. Email the Office. Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday Office hours by appointment only; you will be refused entry without making an appointment.
Los Angeles Firefighting Aircraft Out of Commission After Dunce …
Jan 10, 2025 · The plane, which belongs to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, ... According to Cal Fire officials, the FAA is investigating the incident. The plane's wing was punctured, forcing firefighters ...
Firefighting aircraft damaged after collision with drone over Los ...
Jan 10, 2025 · The Federal Aviation Administration reports a firefighting aircraft was struck by a drone while operating over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on Thursday. No injuries were reported in connection to the incident, but the aircraft was significantly damaged.
'Dangerous and can cost lives': FAA says drone collided with
The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 20,000 acres, killing two people and destroying or damaging 5,316 structures, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said on Thursday afternoon.
Aerial firefighters descend on Los Angeles amid ‘extremely …
Jan 10, 2025 · The FAA does not elaborate but warned drone operators they could face prison time and $75,000 fines for interfering with firefighting. ... Cal Fire and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department ...
FBI probing drone collision with firefighting aircraft in LA fire
Jan 14, 2025 · The FBI announced on Monday that it is seeking information about the collision of an unauthorized drone with a firefighting aircraft that was flying over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles...