Tecuya Fire Hit by Water Helicopter Incident 2023

On August 2, 2023, crews and aviation resources responded with an aggressive initial response effort to the Tecuya Fire near Frazier Park, California. Several fixed-wing and rotor-wing resources were assigned, with an equally aggressive response from the ground. During this initial attack, a Type 1 helicopter water-dropped on eight hotshot crewmembers. Two crewmembers sustained injuries that required medical transport to a local hospital. Both were released with minor injuries—both were also diagnosed with having a concussion.

Helicopter Incident or Accident, Aviation, Initial Attack, Hand Crews, Helicopters, RLS