Drone, Fire

Drone operator pleads guilty after aircraft strikes firefighting plane over Palisades Fire
Peter Tripp Akemann, 56, agreed to plead guilty to one count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles said.
Drone Operator Who Grounded LA Firefighting Plane Pleads Guilty
A Los Angeles-area man has agreed to plead guilty to recklessly flying a drone that crashed into a firefighting aircraft battling the Palisades wildfire as it burned out of control, federal prosecutors said on Friday.
Drone operator charged for hitting 'super scooper' plane during Palisades Fire: DOJ
The defendant has agreed to pay more than $65,000 in restitution and faces up to a year in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Drone pilot to plead guilty in collision that grounded aircraft fighting Palisades fire
A drone that authorities say was flying in restricted airspace on Jan. 9 put a fist-sized hole in the wing of a Super Scooper, taking it out of service.
Culver City man to plead guilty to crashing drone into 'Super Scooper' during Palisades Fire
A Culver City man is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday to recklessly operating a drone that crashed into and damaged a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft battling the Palisades Fire last month.
Ex-Skydance Executive Pleads Guilty To "Recklessly" Operating Drone That Crashed Into Super Scooper During L.A. Wildfires – Update
Former president of Skydance Interactive Peter Akemann pleaded guilty today to recklessly operating a drone that crashed into and damaged a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft battling the Palisades Fire last month.
The drone pilot who took out an LA firefighting plane pleads guilty to escape prison
O n January 9th, 56-year-old Peter Akemann flew his DJI Mini 3 Pro drone far beyond the legal limit of his ability to see — ...
Facing treacherous winds and dangerous drones, L.A. fire pilots describe daring air drops
Interviews with pilots paint a graphic picture of the struggle to maintain control of their ships amid one of the most ...
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Fact Check: Video shows 2024 firefighting plane crash in Chile, not LA in 2025
A plane that was supposed to help fight a fire in Los Angeles, USA, has crashed.” The video was shared online following reports of a Canadian Super Scooper firefighting plane being grounded ...
LA County Fire Chief: Super Scoopers, choppers work – but were grounded during fierce wildfire winds
During a new process aimed at increasing the county’s fiscal transparency, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone on ...
Man admits to crashing drone into firefighting plane
A 56-year-old Culver City man has agreed to plead guilty to “recklessly operating a drone” that ended up crashing into and damaging a Super Scooper as it was ...
1 dead as jet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil slams into another plane at Scottsdale Airport
A Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport and crashed into a Gulfstream 2100 business jet, ...
2 rescued after military plane crashes into San Diego Bay
A military aircraft has crashed into the San Diego Bay near Shelter Island, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue.