3 U.S. Firefighters Killed In Plane Crash In Australia Are Identified

Three US firefighters, all military veterans, were killed in a bushfire-related air tanker crash near Canberra, Australia. They worked for Coulson Aviation, which was assisting in battling the ongoing bushfires in New South Wales. Despite recent rain, rising temperatures and winds have reignited fires. Over 30 people have died in the bushfires. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the crash, and Coulson Aviation has grounded its large aircraft as a precaution.

Who were the three U.S. firefighters killed in the bushfire-related plane crash?

• Captain Ian Macbeth, First Officer Paul Clyde Hudson, and Flight Engineer John Doe

• Captain Ian Macbeth, First Officer John Doe, and Flight Engineer Rick de Morgan Jr.

• Captain John Smith, First Officer Paul Clyde Hudson, and Flight Engineer Rick de Morgan Jr.

• Captain Ian Macbeth, First Officer Paul Clyde Hudson, and Flight Engineer Rick de Morgan Jr.

Which company did the firefighters work for, and what was their mission?

• Bushfire Solutions, to provide weather forecasts

• Coulson Aviation, to assist with bushfire control

• Firefighting Inc., to train local firefighters

• Aerial Rescue, to evacuate civilians

What natural events temporarily alleviated the bushfire situation in Australia?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Rainstorms

• Snowstorms

How many people, including the American firefighters, have died due to the bushfires?

• More than 20

• More than 10

• More than 30

• More than 40

What action did Coulson Aviation take following the crash?

• Hired more pilots

• Grounded their large aircraft

• Increased their fleet size

• Stopped operations permanently