Post by Admin on Aug 2, 2007 17:46:31 GMT -6
US Helicopter Down in Iraq, Crew Safe
Tuesday July 31, 2007 1:01 PM
BAGHDAD (AP) - A U.S. helicopter went down Tuesday after coming under fire in eastern Baghdad, and the crew members were safely evacuated, the military said.
The AH-64 Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing after facing ground fire east of the predominantly Shiite New Baghdad district, according to a statement.
U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Garver said it was not known if the aircraft had been damaged, but the incident was under investigation.
The two crew members were taken to a U.S. military hospital for a routine evaluation, the military said.
Tuesday July 31, 2007 1:01 PM
BAGHDAD (AP) - A U.S. helicopter went down Tuesday after coming under fire in eastern Baghdad, and the crew members were safely evacuated, the military said.
The AH-64 Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing after facing ground fire east of the predominantly Shiite New Baghdad district, according to a statement.
U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Garver said it was not known if the aircraft had been damaged, but the incident was under investigation.
The two crew members were taken to a U.S. military hospital for a routine evaluation, the military said.
