Contact Lost with Predator in Southern Afghanistan

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11.25.2009

Courtesy Story

United States Air Forces Central           

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Contact was lost with an Air Force MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aircraft System Saturday in southern Afghanistan.

There is no indication enemy action was involved.

The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting reconnaissance.

A board will be convened to investigate the incident.

• Date Taken: 11.25.2009
• Date Posted: 11.25.2009 10:47
• Story ID: 42001
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)