Photos Reveal Damage To CL-415 From Drone Strike

Transport Quebec photo

Photo shows where an unauthorized drone perforated the left wing of the CL-415.

Credit: Transport Quebec
The Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper that was grounded by a drone strike while battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has been repaired and was expected to return to flight status Jan. 14. The twin-turboprop amphibious water bomber sustained damage to its left wing after it was struck by an...
Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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