ISAF helicopter makes forced landing in southern Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.15.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An International Security Assistance Force CH-47 helicopter conducted a forced landing during a mission in southern Afghanistan yesterday.

The helicopter was flying a troop transport mission with 12 passengers and five aircrew members on board. Shortly after landing, another ISAF helicopter arrived on the scene and transported the passengers to a nearby ISAF facility without further incident. No members of the aircrew or passengers were harmed.

A maintenance team conducted an initial assessment and it appears that the forced landing was the result of a mechanical issue. No insurgent activity was reported during the landing. A complete assessment will be conducted to determine the nature of the forced landing.

The aircraft was repaired on-site and flew back to its operating base late last night.

• Date Taken: 10.15.2011
• Date Posted: 10.15.2011 04:39
• Story ID: 78527
• Location: KABUL, AF