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    Helicopter makes emergency landing

    BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    04.22.2009

    Courtesy Story

    Combined Joint Task Force 101

    BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — A coalition helicopter conducted an emergency landing due a mechanical failure in the Tirzaye District of Khowst province earlier this afternoon.

    All crew members are safe and accounted for. The landing site has been secured by ground forces pending the recovery of the helicopter.

    An investigation is ongoing regarding the incident.

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    Date Taken: 04.22.2009
    Date Posted: 04.22.2009 07:19
    Story ID: 32703
    Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF

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