HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An MQ-9 Reaper similar to the one shown here sustained damage during landing Aug. 24 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The unmanned aircraft was assigned to the 29th Attack Squadron, which is part of the 49th Wing. (Photo/Paul Ridgeway)
8/24/2011 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Officials with the 49th Wing announced a remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper sustained damage during landing at approximately 1:30 p.m. August 24.
The aircraft is assigned to the 29th Attack Squadron, which is a remotely piloted aircraft flying training unit. The accident occurred at the end of a local training mission.
No one was injured and no private property was damaged.
A board is convening to investigate the cause of the accident.
Photos and fact sheets on the MQ-9 can also be found on the Holloman website at www.holloman.af.mil <http://www.holloman.af.mil> .
For more information, please contact the 49th Wing Public Affairs Office at 575-572-5406.
