| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | EC-HEU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Canadair CL-215 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CL-215/415 |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair CL-215-II (CL-215-1A10) |
| C/n (msn): | 1038 |
| Operator Titles: | Avincis |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Várzea do Douro [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 842304 |
| Photo Comment |
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During an attempt to take off from the Douro River to deal with a wildfire in the municipality of Gondomar on 31st July 2025, this Canadair struck the east bank with its left wing, resulting in damage. The aircraft was brought ashore using a crane and a floating platform for repairs. Note detached wing float behind. Originally Spanish AF UD.13-10 and to I-SISC in 1990, now normally based at Salamanca This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 September 2025, and has since been viewed 72 times. |