Helicopter makes emergency landing

Combined Joint Task Force 101
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Date: 04.22.2009
Posted: 04.22.2009 07:19
News ID: 32703

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — A coalition helicopter conducted an emergency landing due a mechanical failure in the Tirzaye District of Khowst province earlier this afternoon.

All crew members are safe and accounted for. The landing site has been secured by ground forces pending the recovery of the helicopter.

An investigation is ongoing regarding the incident.