RPA CRASHES IN CENTRAL IRAQ
SOUTHWEST ASIA --
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft crashed in central Iraq at approximately 12:50 p.m. local time, Jan 7, 2016.
The aircraft was flying a combat mission when positive control of the aircraft was lost. The remotely piloted aircraft crash was not due to enemy fire. There are no reports of civilian injuries or damage to civilian property at the crash site.
The MQ-1 was destroyed and is not in enemy hands.
An investigation board will convene to determine the specific cause of the crash.
For more information, contact U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs at 011-974-4458-9555 and connect to 436-4102/1412 or email at afcent.pa@afcent.af.mil.
The aircraft was flying a combat mission when positive control of the aircraft was lost. The remotely piloted aircraft crash was not due to enemy fire. There are no reports of civilian injuries or damage to civilian property at the crash site.
The MQ-1 was destroyed and is not in enemy hands.
An investigation board will convene to determine the specific cause of the crash.
For more information, contact U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs at 011-974-4458-9555 and connect to 436-4102/1412 or email at afcent.pa@afcent.af.mil.
