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| Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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Predator crashes in Iraq
By FlyingNews @ 7:08 AM :: 366 Views ::
0 Comments :: Military Aviation, Flying Accidents
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An Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed northwest of Balad, Iraq, at approximately 7:10 p.m. local time April 9.
The aircraft was launched from Ali Base, Iraq.
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 accident. Mechanical failure is suspected. |
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