CV-22 Crash in Afghanistan Kills 3 Troops, Civilian

(Washington, April 9, 2010) -- An Air Force CV-22 Osprey crashed in southern Afghanistan April 8, killing three servicemembers, one civilian employee and injuring numerous other servicemembers.

The cause of the crash is unknown, said officials with NATO's International Security Assistance Force.


Officials said the aircraft was carrying U.S. troops when it crashed seven miles west of Qalat City in Zabul province. The injured were transported to a nearby base for medical treatment.

The CV-22 conducts long-range infiltration and resupply for U.S. forces. It employs tilt-rotor technology that allows it to takeoff and land as a helicopter, and fly like a fixed-wing aircraft.

Source : US Air Force