1986 06/29 CA Bob Lind & Dick Boyd -S2

Incident Name: Death Index has location as Calavaras CA
Date: 6/29/1986, 1931 hours
Personnel: 2 lives lost
Age:
Agency/Organization: CDF now CAL FIRE
Position: Pilots

Summary:
Clarence R. “Bob” Lind, age 45, Pilot
Richard M “Dick” Boyd, age 52, Inspector Pilot

On June 29, 1986 two pilots were aboard Tanker 77 and were engaged in a training flight at or near Calaveras CA. The S2 airtanker stalled after a water drop. It’s suspected that a simulated engine failure practice was being given. Neither pilot survived.

Maps

One mile west of the Camp 9 powerhouse and 350 yards above the Camp 9 Rd. Stanislaus Canyon. (Somewhat near Calaveras, CA.)

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Concise Information from the FAA, AAP and research by Tom Janney:
- 6/29/1986, 1931 hours, Tanker 77
- 2 killed, Richard M Boyd, inspector Pilot, & Clarence Lind, pilot
- Operator: CDF (now CAL FIRE)
- Type: S-2
- Location:
- Training flight; stalled after water drop. Suspect simulated engine failure practice being given (Loss of ontrol in Flight; LOCIF)
- FAA Registration # N415DF
- NTSB # None
The NTSB online lookup Utility has no record. Use FAA #N415DF.
California Death Index: Richard Mallory Boyd | Clarence Robert Lind
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Bob Lind and Dick Boyd named as fallen