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N130HP

May 16, 2023

Thanks to our Patron Allen for recommending this episode!

Photo Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_United_States_airtanker_crashes

https://www.c-130.net/g3/c-130-photos/Mishaps/C130hp-crash-N130HP

https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/crash-lockheed-c-130-hercules-california-3-killed

Research Source:

https://reports.aviation-safety.net/2002/20020617-0_C130_N130HP.pdf

Video Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqAzIgHIMtg

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_United_...
In Mechanical Failures Tags C-130, N130HP, Fire Tanker, Structural Failure, Doubler Plate
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