Predator crashes in Afghanistan Published July 22, 2008 BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- An Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed in southern Afghanistan July 21. The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance. A board will be convened to investigate the incident. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page