Original remanufactured CH-47C A15-002
The Australian Army Chinook transport helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, killing one passenger,2nd Lt Case, 27 and injuring the five other occupants.
The incident occurred during a resupply mission 90km (48nm) east of the central Afghan town of Tarin Kot, said Australia's Department of Defence. Ground fire has been ruled out as the cause of the crash, it added.
A US Army Chinook operating with the Australian helicopter immediately landed to provide medical assistance and to evacuate the downed aircraft's crew. The Australian aircraft was subsequently destroyed on the ground after it was deemed to be unsalvageable.
"While we are yet to understand exactly what led to the incident, I am comfortable that the available evidence precludes insurgent small arms fire or rocket fire as a contributing factor," said Australian Chief of Joint Operations Maj Gen Ash Power.
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