Military

CH-47 CRASHES IN KUNAR PROVINCE

Release Date: 5/6/2006

Release Number: 06-05-06P

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed late yesterday evening while conducting combat operations near Asadabad in Kunar Province. Nine personnel were aboard the aircraft including passengers and crew. Casualties cannot be confirmed at this time. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing. The crash is not a result of enemy action.

The CH - 47 was conducting operations on a mountain top landing zone when the crash occurred. Additional aircraft and crews were also at the landing zone and confirmed that enemy forces did not cause the crash.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and comrades of the Soldiers who were involved in this crash, ”said Maj. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, commander of Combined Joint Task Force – 76. “We must honor the courage and dedication of our Soldiers by continuing our commitment to bringing peace and stability to the Afghan people.”

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