NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
December 16, 2004
Release Number: 04-12-30
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. HELICOPTER CRASHES IN AFGHANISTAN
KABUL, Afghanistan - A United States Army OH-58 helicopter crashed today in Afghanistan just north of Shindand in Herat Province. The crash site was secured immediately and there were no enemy forces reported in the area.
Both pilots on board the aircraft were injured, and they were evacuated immediately to a nearby U.S. medical facility. Their injuries are not life threatening.
This crash was not the result of any hostile action, and, according to the pilots, there was no fire reported from the ground.
An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the crash.
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