Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan
5/8/2009 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- An Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned Aircraft crashed in eastern Afghanistan May 8 in the early afternoon hours.
The crash was not due to hostile fire, and there were no injuries or damage to property as a result of the crash.
The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The Predator's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance.
A board will be convened to investigate the incident.
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