Chinook helicopter crashes in Afghanistan; 17 feared dead

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Chinook helicopter crashes in Afghanistan; 17 feared dead

#1 Postby Brent » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:07 pm

More than 16 U.S. soldiers onboard... crashed into the side of a mountain. Some casualties reported.
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#2 Postby GalvestonDuck » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:08 pm

Typically, the most fatal type of crash - helicopter. :( Prayers going out to the crew and their families.
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#3 Postby Brent » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:47 pm

Side of a mountain too... I imagine the survival rate isn't very good in that situation.

Fortunately it appears the plane had only half what it can hold(33 passengers) so that's some good news.
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#4 Postby Skywatch_NC » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:51 pm

:(

Wonder the cause...weather, mechanical or enemy fire?

Prayers and thoughts to the crew and their families and friends.

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#5 Postby sunny » Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:17 am

All 17 members believed to be dead.

My thoughts and prayers with the families and friends.
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#6 Postby vbhoutex » Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:31 pm

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