Contract helicopter makes hard landing in eastern Afghanistan

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story

Date: 05.30.2010
Posted: 05.30.2010 15:29
News ID: 50551

KABUL, Afghanistan - An MI-8 contract helicopter made a hard landing in the Jaji district of Paktiya province May 30.

A civilian on the ground was killed when he was struck by debris, and three crew members received minor injuries.

International Security Assistance Forces responded to the incident and secured the site.

There were no reports of insurgent involvement, and the incident is currently under investigation.