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Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk crash near National Defence University, Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

fatal2022-09-103 fatalities
Summary

The Black Hawk crashed shortly after take-off at the National Defence University in Kabul during a training exercise, following a technical malfunction. Three crew were killed and five injured.

Incident details
Date
2022-09-10
Location
National Defence University, Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan
Operator type
military
Fatalities
3
Injuries
5
Occupants
8
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
climb
34.5000, 69.1300
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities3
Injuries5
SourceWashington Post
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