hier die offizielle ISAF-Verlautbarung:
"ISAF helicopter makes emergency landing
KABUL, Afghanistan – An International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) helicopter conducted an emergency landing in a non-standard landing zone due to a mechanical failure today in Nangarhar province.
An ISAF quick reaction force from a nearby forward operating base was dispatched to aid in site security and was assisted by Afghan National Policemen.
No ISAF service members or other passengers on the aircraft were injured. The exact cause of the mechanical failure is currently under investigation."
http://www.nato.int/isaf/docu/pressreleases/2009/07/pr090704-463.html
und wenn wir schon einmal dabei sind: am 22.05.2009 kam ein britsicher Soldat der ISAF bei einer Notlandung eines Hubschraubers ums Leben
"ISAF aircraft incident in southern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan - An International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) service member died on 22 May near Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan, as a result of a helicopter being forced to conduct an emergency landing. The emergency landing was not caused by insurgent action.
“We send our profound condolences to the loved ones of this brave and committed service member,” said Captain Mark Durkin Royal Navy, ISAF Spokesperson. “This tragic incident has led to the untimely death of a comrade who has sacrificed all to help bring security to the people of Afghanistan.”
It is ISAF policy not to release the nationality of any casualty prior to the relevant national authority doing so."
http://www.nato.int/isaf/docu/pressreleases/2009/05/pr090523-378-update.html
bzw.
"ISAF aircraft incident in southern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan - An International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) helicopter experienced mechanical problems and as a result made an emergency landing on 22 May, near Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan.
ISAF has secured the scene, and a recovery operation is currently underway.
The emergency landing was not caused by insurgent action.
The incident is being investigated."
http://www.nato.int/isaf/docu/pressreleases/2009/05/pr090522-378.html