Close X
Saturday, November 16, 2024
ADVT 
National

Pilots Blamed For Canadian Chopper Crash In Afghanistan Four Years Ago

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Mar, 2015 12:51 PM

    TORONTO — A Canadian Forces helicopter crash in Afghanistan almost four years ago was the result of pilot error.

    An investigation report released today says the crew used inadequate landing procedures.

    The incident in a remote area of Panjwaii district occurred as the Chinook with 31 people aboard tried to land in darkness.

    The report says one soldier was seriously hurt and eight others had minor injuries.

    The crash forced a halt to what was one of Canada's last combat missions in Afghanistan.

    The Chinook helicopter was destroyed.

     

     

     

     

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Saudi blogger spared flogging for at least another week: Amnesty International

    Saudi blogger spared flogging for at least another week: Amnesty International
    Saudi Arabia has again delayed a planned flogging of a blogger, according to a report from Amnesty International.

    Saudi blogger spared flogging for at least another week: Amnesty International

    Two accused terrorists considered blowing up bridge, court hears

    Two accused terrorists considered blowing up bridge, court hears
    TORONTO — Court is hearing two men facing multiple terror-related charges considered blowing up a rail bridge in an alleged plot to derail a Via Rail train travelling from New York to Toronto.

    Two accused terrorists considered blowing up bridge, court hears

    Canadian MDs, many hesitant about assisted death, assessing Supreme Court ruling

    Canadian MDs, many hesitant about assisted death, assessing Supreme Court ruling
    TORONTO — The Supreme Court's unanimous decision to allow doctor-assisted death in Canada has many physicians in the country warily reviewing the landmark ruling.

    Canadian MDs, many hesitant about assisted death, assessing Supreme Court ruling

    Enbridge to apply for NEB permission to start up Line 9 pipeline to Montreal

    Enbridge to apply for NEB permission to start up Line 9 pipeline to Montreal
    CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says it expects its newly reversed Line 9 pipeline between southwestern Ontario and Montreal will come into service by the end of June.

    Enbridge to apply for NEB permission to start up Line 9 pipeline to Montreal

    Government will review 'sensitive issue' of doctor-assisted death, says MacKay

    Government will review 'sensitive issue' of doctor-assisted death, says MacKay
    OTTAWA — Justice Minister Peter MacKay says the federal government will take its time before acting on today's Supreme Court decision on doctor-assisted death.

    Government will review 'sensitive issue' of doctor-assisted death, says MacKay

    Quebec government applauds Supreme Court decision on doctor-assisted death

    Quebec government applauds Supreme Court decision on doctor-assisted death
    Quebec's health minister is applauding the Supreme Court of Canada's unanimous decision to strike down the ban on providing doctor-assisted death.

    Quebec government applauds Supreme Court decision on doctor-assisted death