Seat Crash over Schill Fire in Idaho

Updated September 24th at 9:39 AM

Yesterday afternoon, the Bureau of Land Management Fire and Aviation released the name of the pilot who was killed in the fatal SEAT crash near Emmet Idaho on September 22nd. The pilot is Ricky Fulton. I continue to hold Ricky's family, friends, colleagues and all who loved him in my prayers as they mourn his loss. Ricky, may you always fly in favorable winds. For more information see Bill Gabbert's updated September 23rd Fire Aviation article.

Updated information regarding last night's fatal Single Engine Air Tanker crash on the #SchillFire. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, & collogues of pilot Ricky Fulton. #NeverForgotten https://t.co/cuwNxNth83

— Bureau of Land Management Fire and Aviation (@BLMFire) September 23, 2020

September 23rd, 1:13 PM

It is with great sadness that I must write about another tanker crash, this one a SEAT. A Bureau of Land Management SEAT was working the Schill Fire near Emmett Idaho on Tuesday evening September 22. The pilot did not survive. The pilot's name has not been released pending notification of the family. 

It's with deep sadness that we share the loss of a Single Engine Air Tanker pilot after a crash tonight working on the #SchillFire near Emmett, ID. More info will be released following family notifications. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy. #NeverForgotten pic.twitter.com/A6Wxf67QW5

— Bureau of Land Management Fire and Aviation (@BLMFire) September 23, 2020

Bill Gabbert wrote about the crash in an article posted on September 23rd on Fire Aviation. KTVB7 in Boise Idaho reported on the crash, updated on September 23rd, here.

I offer my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, friends and all who loved the pilot. Please join me in a moment of silence to remember the pilot and their loved ones as they grieve. 

Updated information regarding last night's fatal Single Engine Air Tanker crash on the #SchillFire. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, & collogues of pilot Ricky Fulton.