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US Iraq helicopter crash kills 13
« on: January 20, 2007, 05:09:38 PM »
The US military says one of its helicopters has come down north-east of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing all 13 people on-board.

The military did not say what caused the helicopter to crash and the incident is now under investigation.

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Re: US Iraq helicopter crash kills 13
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2007, 07:04:59 PM »
Any word on what type?  I assume it's a Blackhawk.

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Re: US Iraq helicopter crash kills 13
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2007, 07:24:31 PM »
I would assume Blackhawk as well, but the Marines also operate CH-53s in Iraq
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Re: US Iraq helicopter crash kills 13
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2007, 11:28:29 AM »
Looks like it was a Blackhawk
http://www.af.mil/
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Re: US Iraq helicopter crash kills 13
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2007, 11:02:34 AM »
There still seems to be some confusion as to what caused the crash -
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=74082
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Re: US Iraq helicopter crash kills 13
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2007, 12:48:32 PM »
It seems that most of those killed belonged to the National Guard and this is their single biggest lose since Korea
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-01-24-guard-crash_x.htm
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