Boeing's MH-47D Chinook helicopter 89-00146.

89-00146

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US Chinook helicopter Destroyed

Thursday, 28 June 2005: An American MH-47D Chinook helicopter, 89-00146, has been destroyed by fire in southeast Afghanistan, US military said.

The incident, which happened late Wednesday, was caused by hostile fire. The aircraft crashed west of Asadabad in Kunar province after being hit by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG), while flying into eastern Afghanistan to rescue a SEAL team surrounded by 25 to 50 Taliban.

Coalition forces believe the aircraft caught fire after landing in difficult conditions in Spin Boldak, near the border with Pakistan.

Thirty one people, including six US troops and 25 Afghans, were said to be on board. 16 personnel perished in the crash.

The Chinook was one of two conducting an operation in response to reports of insurgent activity in the area.

The aircraft was scheduled to move forces taking part in the operation, US Sergeant Marina Evans said.

Spin Boldak, linking Kandahar with Pakistan's Balochistan province, is near the conflict zone. A team of investigators was due to arrive at the site later on Thursday.

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