Do these investigation boards do any good? Either by identifying problems or by distracting useless people from more disruptive activities (the way Congression investigations seem to work)?
AIR FORCE PREDATOR UAV CRASHES ON BASE IN IRAQ
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq – An Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle crashed at the end of the runway while landing here at approximately 11 p.m. local time Monday. The crash site is an unpopulated area and no collateral damage or injuries occurred.
The aircraft is a medium-altitude long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1Â’s primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance, providing top cover for collation ground forces combating terrorism here.
The crash does not appear to be from hostile activity. A board will be convened to investigate the incident. |