Coulson

Safety profile and incident history for Coulson.

Safety Score

9.7/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

3

Recent Incidents

January 23, 2020 3 Fatalities

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Peak View New South Wales

The airplane departed Richmond Airbase and was conducting fire control operations when contact was lost. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing a loud bang and saw a giant fireball around the time of the crash. ATSB said the fire retardant-laden aircraft, Tanker 134, was assisting with fire suppression efforts when the crash occurred near Peak View, northeast of Cooma. All three crew members were killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Australia

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Lockheed C-130 Hercules1