NEWS RELEASE: Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan
SOUTHWEST ASIA --
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aircraft System crashed in eastern Afghanistan on May 14, 2009. The crash was not due to hostile fire.
The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance.
A board will be convened to investigate the incident.
For more information, contact U.S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs at 011-974-458-9855 and connect to 436-4381/4014 or e-mail mu_afforpa@auab.centaf.af.mil.
The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance.
A board will be convened to investigate the incident.
For more information, contact U.S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs at 011-974-458-9855 and connect to 436-4381/4014 or e-mail mu_afforpa@auab.centaf.af.mil.
