Officials with the 49th Wing announced a remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper crashed on final approach at Holloman Air Force Base at approximately 6:45 p.m. October 7th.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.
There was some speculation the aircraft hit a power line and caused power to go out on base. No one was injured and no private property was damaged.
A board is convening to investigate the cause of the accident.
Source: Holloman Air Force Base