Unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in Paktika

Written by Bagram Media Center Sunday, 26 April 2009 08:58

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (April 26, 2009) – An unmanned aerial vehicle crashed shortly after take-off today in Paktika province.

The drone experienced mechanical difficulties shortly after it was launched in the Orgun-E District. The site of the crash was located and secured immediately by the Afghan National Police.

There were no reports of enemy activity in the area at the time of the crash and a recovery team is working to collect the equipment.

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