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    Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan

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    05.14.2009

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    United States Air Forces Central           

    SOUTHWEST ASIA — An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aircraft System crashed in eastern Afghanistan on May 14. The crash was not due to hostile fire.

    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.

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2009
    Date Posted: 05.15.2009 11:22
    Story ID: 33652
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)

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