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US Soldier Killed in Iraq Blackhawk Crash

Aircraft crashes have become less common in Iraq

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(Newser) – An American solider was killed and 12 others were wounded last night when a Blackhawk helicopter crashed at a US base in Iraq, the AP reports. The cause of the crash is unknown and is now under investigation. Air crashes have become less common in Iraq, Reuters says, since the US has less aircraft crossing the country. Yesterday’s death brings the US military death toll in Iraq to at least 4,345 since the war began in March 2003.

This file photo shows a US Army Blackhawk helicopter flying over Iraq.
This file photo shows a US Army Blackhawk helicopter flying over Iraq.   (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)
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BoZo
Sep 20, 09 10:38 AM CDT
Thankfully only one killed and the rest wounded. Can we leave this god forsaken country already? Reply
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JoeQ
Sep 20, 09 11:14 AM CDT
How many years were the Russians there before they finally gave up? Reply
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dontlikenobody
Sep 20, 09 11:36 AM CDT
The Russians were never there - we're talking about Iraq.
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JoeQ
Sep 20, 09 11:43 AM CDT
Oh yeah, you're right. My bad. Never mind.
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lonewolf17
Sep 20, 09 9:18 PM CDT
And the British before them. And Alexander the Great before the Brits.
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