USAF Predator crashes in southern Afghanistan

1/15/2010 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) – An Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed in southern Afghanistan about 1 a.m. Kabul time Jan. 15.

The crash was not caused by enemy fire. The crash site was secured and there was no civilian injuries or damage to civilian property.

The MQ-1 is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The primary mission of the aircraft is conducting armed reconnaissance.

The crash is being investigated.