Incident report
Unknown crash near Sangin district, Helmand, Afghanistan
serious2014-05-04
Summary
The helicopter was substantially damaged by artillery and small arms fire while flying a routine surveillance mission over Sangin district. The crew made an emergency landing at Shorab with assistance from other aircraft in the area. No casualties were reported.
Incident details
Date
2014-05-04
Location
Sangin district, Helmand, Afghanistan
Aircraft
Operator
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
32.0700, 64.8300
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceThe Frontier Post
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