An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted Aircraft crashed in Iraq at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time, June 22, 2015.
Category Archives: Accident Reporting
MQ-1B Predator Accident Report Released
A right wing control module failure led to an MQ-1B Predator crash on the Nevada Test and Training Range near Creech Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2014, according to an Air Combat Command abbreviated accident investigation board report released on June 9. Continue reading
US Drone Down in Iraq
A U.S. military drone crashed in southern Iraq on Wednesday while it was conducting a surveillance mission against Islamic State fighters, military officials have confirmed. Continue reading
Google’s Solar-Fueled UAV Crashes in New Mexico Test
A prototype of the massive solar-powered drone Google Inc. plans to build as a platform for delivering Internet service from the sky was destroyed in a crash at a New Mexico test site. Continue reading
Ukraine Displays Russian-Built Searcher Shot Down Near Donetsk
Ukraine’s security service has presented what it says is a Russian drone which was shot down in east Ukraine. Continue reading
Quadcopter Crash at Memorial Day Parade
No charges have been filed after two people were hit by a drone flying over a Memorial Day parade near Salem. Continue reading
Quadcopter Crashes into Windscreen on Autobahn
After a low flying drone crashed into the windscreen of a car on the Autobahn outside Bochum, police announced last Thursday they are looking for witnesses.
Unknown Surveillance Drone Crashes in Somalia
Unknown drone has crashed in a remote area in South-Western Somalia as cause of the crash is still unclear. Continue reading