7 Americans Killed in Afghan Copter Crash Taliban claims responsibility By Matt Cantor, Newser User Posted Aug 16, 2012 8:38 AM CDT 30 comments Comments A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter (not the one that crashed) is seen between the blades of a Chinook CH-47 helicopter at an air base in Afghanistan Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Newser) – The Taliban is taking credit for a NATO helicopter crash in Afghanistan that killed seven Americans today. A rep for the group says it shot down the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in Kandahar province this morning. Three members of Afghanistan's security forces also died in the crash, along with a civilian interpreter, the AP reports. The NATO-led force said it is still investigating the cause. My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 12% Annoying 13% Hilarious 2% Intriguing 63% Depressing 7% Brilliant 3% Scary