Reaper damaged in Afghanistan Published May 12, 2008 By Capt. Toni Tones 455 Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- An Air Force MQ-9 Reaper was involved in a ground accident about 10 a.m. local time today in southern Afghanistan. The aircraft, returning from a combat mission, did sustain some damage. The Reaper is a medium-to-high altitude, long endurance, remotely piloted platform with multiple capabilities. A board of inquiry has been appointed and will investigate the incident.