Unmanned aircraft crashes in Paktika Province

U.S. Forces Afghanistan
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Date: 04.21.2009
Posted: 04.21.2009 12:28
News ID: 32663

KABUL, Afghanistan — A Predator unmanned aerial vehicle crashed early this morning in a rural area near Orun District, Paktika province. The UAV, a medium-altitude, remotely-piloted aircraft, was on a routine mission when it went down.

There were no casualties, and no damage to structures on the ground. Enemy activity was not involved.

The incident is under investigation.