MAFFS C-130 crashed in South Dakota

[Chris Kennedy]

http://www.nycaviation.com/2012/07/air-force-c-130-hercules-firefighting-plane-crashes-south-dakota/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nycaviation+%28NYCAviation.com+%7C+Planespotting+and+Aviation+Photography%2C+Breaking+Airline+News%2C+Aviation+Discussion%29

[Chris Kennedy]

There was at least one fatality in this crash. Unfortunately, aerial firefighting can be deadly, even for experienced military pilots and crews.  

The other seven MAFFS C-130's are reportedly in an operational hold and not flying.

[Rob Silliman]

More details from the Washington Post;

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/unreal-residents-tour-neighborhoods-most-devastated-by-colo-springs-wildfire/2012/07/02/gJQAQpGHHW_story.html

[Chris Kennedy]

NC ANG confirms there were four killed in this crash.

http://www.145aw.ang.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123308509