Here's what happens in case of Large Air Tanker firefighting drop at low altitude (9,000 pound of fire retardant). Read the full story and see the full CAL FIRE footage here: https://theaviationist.com/2019/11/04/this-video-shows-why-you-should-never-be-on-the-receiving-end-of-a-very-large-air-tanker-firefighting-drop/ | The Aviationist
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