On Monday, May 9 at about 9:15 MDT, an Air Tractor AT-802A crashed while on a ferry run. The sole occupant and pilot, Mike Biggerstaff (65) of Stanford Montana died in the crash. The AT-802A was owned by New Frontier Aviation (Fort Benton, Montana) According to this report by 3KRTV, Biggerstaff had just finished a 30-day contract in Wisconson. He left Wisconson on Sunday, May 8, and flew to Aberddeen SD for the night. He was due to refuel at Miles City before continuing to Fort Benton.
I'd like to take this opportunity, albeit a little on the late side, to offer my condolences to Mike's family, friends, and co-workers. May you fly in favorable tailwinds.
CAL FIRE (CDF) S2T Tanker 71 working Sawtooth Complex Fire (2006)
Sawtooth Complex Fire (Sept. 2006), San Bernardino County CA. Photo Credit: U.S. Forest Service
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