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9 Americans Killed In Afghan Chopper Crash.

fxramper From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 7027 posts, RR: 93
Posted (2 years 8 months 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 2912 times:

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The AP showed a picture of a Blackhawk, but the article didn't state what type. Is dust really an issue with maintenance upkeep? Prayers to the families of the nine departed.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09...vice-members-killed-chopper-crash/

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UH60FtRucker From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 1, posted (2 years 8 months 3 days 9 hours ago) and read 2535 times:

It was indeed a UH-60. From B company 4-101. I actually served in that battalion in the past.

RIP

CW2 Jonah D. McClellan [P]
CW3 Matthew G. Wagstaff [PC]
SSG Joshua D. Powell [CE]
SGT Marvin R. Calhoun Jr [G]
MAJ Robert F. Baldwin
LT Brendan J. Looney (USN SEAL)
SCPO D. Blake McLendon (USN)
PO2 Adam O. Smith (USN SEAL)
PO3 Denis C. Miranda (USN SEAL)

Particularly sad, since their sister company (C 4-101) lost an aircraft and a few soldiers, a few months ago. It was, I believe, the first M model to be written off.

TGIF From Sweden, joined Apr 2008, 273 posts, RR: 0
Reply 2, posted (2 years 8 months 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 2475 times:

Sad to hear this. May they RIP.

Quoting fxramper (Thread starter):
Is dust really an issue with maintenance upkeep?

Sand and dust is a problem when operating in and near dessert areas and increased maintenance is often required because of this. Sand and dust can clog vents and filters, causing equipment to over heat. It easily sticks onto greasy areas and can also cause erosion on rotating parts. All this may cause jamming or mechanical failures.

IMO, its a rare event that sand or dust leads to accidents this severe. I think its wise to wait for an official report determining the cause of the event.

STT757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 16266 posts, RR: 52
Reply 3, posted (2 years 8 months 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 2430 times:

One of the Navy SEALs is a local kid from Toms River NJ:

http://www.app.com/article/20100923/...ered-for-his-many-acts-of-kindness

http://www.app.com/article/20100922/...R4i3GU9GguPGRdIXKdk6ZcvyCg2W+OU%3D

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