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Russian Plane Crashes at US Base in Afghanistan
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan A contracted logistical plane bringing in frozen foods and other consumables suffered minor damage as a result of a hard landing at Salerno Airfield, here, today.The AN-26 fixed wing aircraft, chartered by Supreme Food Service, appears to have run out of runaway as it touched down around 11:30 a.m. The five-man Russian aircrew was not injured in the accident. There were no Coalition or Afghan security forces reported on the aircraft and no reports of damage or injury on the ground. There was absolutely no hostile forces or enemy activity involved in the accident, said Air Force Maj. Gary Mathis, spokesman for the airfield. Mathis also stated that the investigation will determine if the accident was a result of mechanical failure, pilot error or combination of both. Coalition forces routinely contract services from international, national and local providers in order to speed delivery and meet troop demands. These contracts often involve the movement and shipment of goods by air, ground and sea. Posted by: Chuck Simmins 2007-03-27 |
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