Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan

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Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan

Posted 5/15/2009

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5/15/2009 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- An Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft crashed May 14 in eastern Afghanistan.

The crash was not due to hostile fire.

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

A board of Air Force officials will be convened to investigate the incident.

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