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An MQ-9 Reaper (like the one pictured) sustained damage during landing Aug. 24, 2011, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. No one was injured, and no private property was damaged. (File photo)
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MQ-9 sustains damage during landing

Posted 8/25/2011 Email story   Print story

    

8/25/2011 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- A remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 29th Attack Squadron sustained damage during landing here Aug. 24.

The accident occurred at the end of a local training mission, officials said. The 29th AS is a remotely piloted aircraft flying training unit.

No one was injured, and no private property was damaged, officials said.

A board is convening to investigate the cause of the accident, officials said.

(Courtesy of the 49th Wing Public Affairs)





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