| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 93-26517 |
| Alternate Serial: | 26517 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-70 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk (S-70A) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Unit Markings: | C/2-82nd AVN |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | KandaharMap |
| Country: | Afghanistan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: OAKN IATA: KDH Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | February 2010 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 485264 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Black Hawk crashed on 21 September 2010 after recurring technical problems during flight. The helicopter came down in Zabul province, Afghanistan. Sadly, ten of the thirteen military on board were killed. On the picture, the Lima was assigned to Company C "Vipers", 2d Battalion (Assault), 82d Aviation Regiment "Corsair". The Viper marking is just visible on the engine bay. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 August 2022, and has since been viewed 279 times. |