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Dave Masterson	Posted: May 31 2011, 08:59 AM
C-17A Globemaster III (A41) Group: Members Posts: 528 Member No.: 25 Joined: 24-June 05	Just heard on the News that an Australian Chinook helicopter has crashed in Afganhistan, killing the pilot. The aircraft could not be recxovered and was destroyed in situ...

Warhawk	Posted: Jun 20 2011, 07:16 PM
ADF Serials Research Co-ord Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 1,992 Member No.: 82 Joined: 9-March 06	News is that it was A15-102 from the 5th Aviation Regiment and attached to the US Army's 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, crashed in Zabul Province on 30/05/2011. 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. Lest we forget Gordy :(

Brendan Cowan	Posted: Jun 29 2011, 09:57 AM
Messageboard Co-ordinator Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05	Thanks Dave & Gordy, It's a very sad loss of a fine young man. Here is a pic of A15-002 in earlier times. Brendan Attached Image

rockdropper	Posted: Oct 25 2011, 11:44 AM
CAC Sabre (A94) Group: Members Posts: 71 Member No.: 3,608 Joined: 17-August 10	Just a bit of extra info on this. The pilot killed was not a Chinook pilot. He was in the sandpit to fly UAVs as he was not yet qualified on any operational type and was waiting for a place on a course to become available. He was sitting on the ramp when the aircraft departed controlled flight. A very good bloke by all accounts. RIP

Brendan Cowan	Posted: Mar 22 2012, 03:53 PM
Messageboard Co-ordinator Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05	Hi Everyone, We have been asked whether the photo at the head of this article is really A15-102 or the photo of another downed Chinook being used as a stock photo. http://airnewstimes.co.uk/australian-chino...10978-news.html Any ideas? BC Attached Image

Mick Raftery	Posted: Mar 22 2012, 04:58 PM
Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: Members Posts: 309 Member No.: 144 Joined: 25-May 06	Appears to be the May 2011 Canadian crash at Panjwaii. http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/05...helicopter.html Mick

Martin Edwards	Posted: Mar 22 2012, 05:29 PM
FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,206 Member No.: 27 Joined: 25-June 05	That was a quick response Thanks Mick

Brendan Cowan	Posted: Mar 22 2012, 06:35 PM
Messageboard Co-ordinator Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05	Thanks Mick, Case closed! B) BC

Martin Edwards	Posted: Dec 18 2014, 07:04 PM
FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,206 Member No.: 27 Joined: 25-June 05	Court of Inquiry Report http://news.defence.gov.au/2014/12/18/comm...-chinook-crash/

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