Coulson 733 (N619SW) crash in WA

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6th Feb 2023, 08:34

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Coulson 733 (N619SW) crash in WA

7NEWS reporting that N619SW has crashed.

6th Feb 2023, 08:42

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X2 onboard. Survived the incident?

6th Feb 2023, 08:46

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737 Down near Albany, Western Australia

Firefighting 737 down in the last hour. Between Albany and Esperance, Fitzgerald National Park.

Reports 2 Crew survived and on way to hospital in serious condition.

https://twitter.com/9NewsPerth/status/1622536244679917568?s=20&t=3aDkScClLHkMpY7SeuA1FQ

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https://7news.com.au/news/disaster-a...hern-c-9671802

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X2 onboard. Survived the incident?

Incredibly, yes, according to the same Seven News.

Apparently other bombers had to drop retardant/foam/water to keep the fire at bay whilst they were extracted.

I tips me hat to them guys/girls.