US civilian cargo aircraft crashes in western Iraq

[sabra]

Source: Reuters

BAGHDAD, Nov 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. civilian cargo aircraft with between four and six people on board crashed shortly after take-off in western Iraq on Thursday, the U.S. military said, adding that there were no immediate details on casualties.

"It was a malfunction. It lost radio contact, then it crashed ... We have no information on the fate of the crew," a U.S. military spokeswoman said. (Reporting by Tim Cocks)

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[Ghost Dog]

1. Sad. Sorry. But strange how such as this event are almost always

reported as 'accidents', isn't it?

[Marrah_G]

2. ugh

My brother flew into Dubai last night. I'm always a bundle of nerves when he is jumping around that area of the world.

[bdab1973]

3. It wasn't a US aircraft...

Civilian contract flight, aircraft was NOT a US aircraft. I'm sure more details will follow.