Unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in northern Afghanistan

Gary Mortimer

afganuas — Afghan security personnel and NATO troops investigate at the site of incident in Pul -E- Khumri capital of Baghlan province, April 6, 2012. An International Security Assistance Force rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in northern Afghanistan on Friday, and no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. REUTERS/Stringer (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An International Security Assistance Force rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in northern Afghanistan, April 6.

The cause of the crash is currently being assessed, however initial reporting indicates there was no enemy activity in the area. The site has been secured and no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident.

Gary Mortimer

Founder and Editor of sUAS News | Gary Mortimer has been a commercial balloon pilot for 25 years and also flies full-size helicopters. Prior to that, he made tea and coffee in air traffic control towers across the UK as a member of the Royal Air Force.