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Boeing MH-47G Chinook crash near Kharwar district, Logar, Afghanistan

fatal2017-10-271 fatality
Summary

The Chinook of 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed in Kharwar district. One crew member was killed and six injured. NATO's Resolute Support Mission confirmed the crash was not the result of enemy action.

Incident details
Date
2017-10-27
Location
Kharwar district, Logar, Afghanistan
Operator type
military
Fatalities
1
Injuries
6
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
approach
Source
Stars and Stripes ↗
33.7500, 68.9000
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries6
SourceStars and Stripes
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