Unmanned aerial vehicle goes down near Sadr City

Blackanthem Military News, BAGHDAD, Iraq, February 10, 2006 14:06

An unmanned and unarmed aerial vehicle belonging to Multi-National Division – Baghdad experienced a controlled parachute landing near Sadr City Feb. 7.

The unmanned aerial vehicle lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly after takeoff from an airfield in Taji at approximately 10:30 p.m.

The aircraft was on a flight in support of Iraqi Security Force protecting Muslims participating in the Ashura pilgrimage.

UPDATE - Sadr City leaders return UAV to Iraqi Army

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Sadr City civic officials returned an unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to Multi-National Division – Baghdad Feb. 8.

Maj. Gen. Jawad, commander of the 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, received the aircraft from Sadr City officials on behalf of MND-B.

In a sign of cooperation, city leaders notified the Iraqi Army that the aircraft had been recovered.

The aircraft was on a flight in support of Iraqi Security Forces protecting Muslims participating in the Ashura pilgrimage.

Air traffic controllers lost contact with the unmanned aerial vehicle shortly after takeoff from an airfield in Taji at approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The aircraft then conducted a controlled parachute landing within Sadr City.

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division had asked Sadr City residents to return the UAV if found.

SOURCE : MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
BAGHDAD, Iraq