Coastal Air Strike

Coastal Air Strike is an aerial firefighting company based in Roe, Arkansas, United States. Its stated purpose is to protect people, land and property from wildfires. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 199, Roe, AR 72134.

The company's fleet has twelve aircraft. They are split evenly between Single Engine Scoopers, called SES, and Single Engine Air Tankers, called SEATs. The site says the SES can scoop 800 gallons of water in about 15 seconds from rivers, lakes and reservoirs.

The site says the Oregon Department of Forestry gave the company the state's first exclusive contract for SES aircraft. It says the US Department of the Interior calls the company nationwide, including for use in Alaska. It also says the company works for Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve.

The site says SEAT aircraft give initial attack with retardant, gels or water. It says an SES can keep scooping and dropping for over three hours before refuelling. The site says these aircraft can use many airports, from large tanker bases to remote airstrips.

Founder and president Michael Hutchins has logged more than 21,100 hours in the air. He began as an agricultural pilot for Custom Air in Roe in 1996. He bought that business about ten years later and added aerial firefighting. In 2020 the company acquired Fletcher Flying Service, which added aircraft and premises in Florida.

The site says the company's vision is to be recognised as a model of safety and professionalism in aerial firefighting. Its mission is to give critical aerial support to ground forces fighting wildfires. The site lists states it has worked with, including Oregon, Minnesota, Idaho, New Jersey, Colorado and Wisconsin.

The site has a contact form and lists the phone number (870) 672-2089. It has pages for careers, news, a gallery and safety. It links to Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram accounts.