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Incident investigation team surveys
helicopter crash site
BAGHDAD, Iraq - An investigation team surveyed the Mi-8 helicopter
crash site north of Baghdad this morning, April 22nd. The team, led by
Col. Paul Bricker, Multi-National Corps-Iraq operations, is comprised
of members from MNF-I and Iraqi interpreters. Personnel from Sky Link
and Blackwater have also been invited to participate in the
investigation.
The helicopter crashed April 21st en route to Tikrit. Three Bulgarian
crewmembers, six American Blackwater Security Consulting employees and
two Fijian security guards were killed in the crash.
The scene around the crash site has been secured. The remains have
been transported to Balad Air Base. And an Aircraft Recovery Team from
3rd Infantry Division will move the wreckage to Baghdad International
Airport for further inspection.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT MNCI-PAO-VICTORYMAINJOC@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL.
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