7 killed as U.S. copter crashes in Afghanistan

[Bay_Kat]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopter went down Wednesday night in southern Afghanistan, U.S. and NATO officials said.

Preliminary reports indicate the helicopter was shot down, officials said.

Seven people -- five military crew and two military passengers -- were killed.

So sad.

 

[flomaster]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopter went down Wednesday night in southern Afghanistan, U.S. and NATO officials said.

Preliminary reports indicate the helicopter was shot down, officials said.

Seven people -- five military crew and two military passengers -- were killed.

So sad.

Used to fly in CH-46's as a crewchief which is the little brother to the Chinook. My heart goes out to the crew, passengers, and families involved.