Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan Published May 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. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page