MQ-9 performs emergency landing

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Officials with the 49th Wing announced a remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper performed an emergency landing Jan. 23 at approximately 9:45 p.m. just south of the base.

The aircraft is assigned to the 29th Attack Squadron, which is a remotely piloted aircraft flying training unit. The accident occurred at the end of a local training mission.

No one was injured and no private property was damaged. Emergency personnel responded to the scene shortly after the landing.

A board is convening to investigate the cause of the accident.

Photos and fact sheets on the MQ-9 can also be found at http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=6405.

(Courtesty 49th Wing Public Affairs)