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General Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: casper on February 18, 2007, 07:41:50 PM

Title: US troops killed in chopper crash
Post by: casper on February 18, 2007, 07:41:50 PM
Eight US troops have been killed and 14 wounded in a helicopter crash in south-eastern Afghanistan, US-led coalition forces say.

The Chinook came down after the pilot reported engine trouble.

The crash happened in Zabul province, bordering Pakistan. A coalition statement said the Taleban had been building up forces in the area.

More Info (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6372813.stm)