Salem-News.com (Jan-20-2007 18:02)

Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Iraq Kills 13 Americans

Salem-News.com

Saturday's crash was the fourth deadliest since the start of the Iraqi war.

(BAGHDAD, Iraq ) - A US Army Black Hawk helicopter went down northeast of Baghdad Saturday afternoon.

Emergency Coalition Forces responded and secured the scene.

Thirteen passengers and crewmembers were aboard the aircraft and all were killed.

The names of the servicemembers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

 

 

Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Iraq Kills 13 Americans

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