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14 US troops killed in Afghanistan

10/27/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post

As the Obama administration mulls on what policy to pursue for American troops in Afghanistan, 10 Americans including three Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents were killed in a bloody helicopter crash on Monday, October 26, 2009.

The US military aircraft was on its way from a firefight with suspected Taliban drug peddlers in Western Afghanistan. In addition to the 10 casualties, 4 other American troops died when two helicopters collided in a separate incident in Southern Afghanistan.

“The crash came less than a week after a U.N. report found that the drug trade is enabling the Taliban to make more money now than when they ruled Afghanistan before the U.S. invasion in 2001. The DEA sent more agents to Afghanistan this year to take part in military operations against insurgents who use drug smuggling to raise funds for their war against NATO and its Afghan allies.”----http://apnews.myway.com (10/16/09, Reid, R.H; Vogt, H.)

The deaths of US servicemen brought a discouraging blow to the morale of troops serving in the battlefield. The Obama administration had been debating whether to send additional US forces to Afghanistan, but doubts had been high following a national election that was deemed to have been riddled with fraud.
Casualties from the DEA were the first since they started serving in 2005 in a troubled country known for its massive opium trade.

U.S. military officials believed the crashes were not the result of enemy engagement, but Taliban forces insisted they shot down a U.S. helicopter in the western province of Badghis. (Photo Credit: wil) =0=

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Labels: Afghanistan, aircraft, casualties, Drug Enforcement Agency, drug war, drugs, helicopter crash, opium, Taliban, Totie Mesia

9 dead in aircraft midair smash-up in Hudson

8/09/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post

They were not as lucky as the 155 passengers of US Airways who survived a crash landing in January 25, 2009 in Hudson River soon after take-off from nearby La Guardia airport in Astoria, New York.

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Saturday, August 8, 2009 that 9 people perished in a midair collision of a helicopter operated by Liberty Helicopter Sightseeing Tours and a light plane, a single-engine Piper PA-32 Saratoga in New York City. The fatal incident over the Hudson river claimed the lives of five tourists from Bologna, Italy.

“Helicopter wreckage was found in about 30 feet of water, while the plane is believed to be near the midchannel point of the Hudson in deeper water. A scanning sonar is being used to pinpoint the plane and has identified a possible third debris."---CNN.com (08/08/09, Candiottti, S et al.)

So far, only three bodies, two adults and one child, have been recovered down the river. Some witnesses said the plane trailed the helicopter from behind before they collided with a loud bang, scattering debris in midair before the aircrafts fell near the Hoboken shore. Authorities are investigating the cause of the deadly crash. (Photo Credit: PMarella) =0=

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Labels: airplane, crash, disaster, helicopter crash, Hudson River, New York, New York City, Totie Mesia

10 Filipino OFWs perish in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan

7/22/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post

Breaking the prohibition by the Philippine government, 10 Filipino OFWs illegally worked in war-torn Afghanistan. They were killed when a Russian-owned civilian helicopter they were riding crashed in the Kandahar Airbase tarmac. Investigation to know the cause of the crash was on-going.

Among the recognized fatalities are Marvin Najera of San Fernando, Pampanga; Ely Cariño of Cabusao, Camarines Sur; Manolito Hornilla of Taysan, Batangas; Mark Joseph Mariano of Floridablanca, Pampanga; Celso Caralde of Butuan City; Rene D. Taboclaon (Cagayan de Oro City), Recardo E. Vallejos (Bislig, Surigao del Sur) and Noli M. Visda, of Lubao, Pampanga.

The OFW’s who previously worked in the Middle East in 2004 came to Afghanistan to work illegally. After returning to the Philippines, they left the country in July this year to find employment abroad. Approximately 1,500 Filipinos have presently taken jobs in Afghanistan.

Even if the country forbids Filipinos from taking jobs in dangerous and far places like Afghanistan. the workers came, acting as tourists from Dubai. This illustrates the desperation of Filipinos to find employment---anywhere, anytime and anyplace? (Photo Credit: Aryty) =0=

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Labels: Afghanistan, casualty, crash, helicopter crash, Kandahar, Middle East, OFW, overseas worker, Totie Mesia

Helicopter crash site yielded 7 charred bodies

4/09/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post

The charred remains of the helicopter which was reported missing yesterday, April 7, 2009 was finally located on the slopes of Mount Pulag in Tinoc, Ifugao Province in Luzon. At press time, 7 burned bodies have been found on the crash site. Their identities have yet to be released.

Reported riding the ill-fated aircraft were Brig Gen. Carlos Clet, presidential military aide; Pres. undersecretary Marilou Frostrom, Jose Capadocia Jr. of the Office of the Press Secretary, assistant director Perlita Bandayanon of the PMS’ office of regional concerns, pilot Maj. Rolando Sacatani, co-pilot Capt. Alvin Alegata, Petty Officer 1 Demy Reyno, and Air Force crewman Staff Sgt. Romeo Gem Perez. This leaves one person still missing.

The helicopter left Loakan Airport in Baguio City at about 4:15 p.m. on Tiesday to arrive the same day in Ifugao. They were part of the presidential team which prepares for Gloria M. Arroyo’s inspection of the P224 million road project in Banaue Province.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but Capadocia, one of the passengers sent a text message of zero visibility before the chopper went down (Photo credit: www.pcij.org)=0=

UPDATE: April 14, 2009

Two Crashes in one Month

The helicopter crash claimed the life of 8 people, among them aides of Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo. The cause of the crash was blamed on bad weather, but investigators are looking into other possibilities.

A light plane owned by Chemtrad Aviation Corp which went missing 12 days ago from its take off Northern Philippines was found. All seven on board the plane died on the site of the crash in a forested area of Baggaop, Cagayan province. The identities of those who were killed have to be released. =0=

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Labels: Brig. Gen. Carlos Clet, crash, helicopter crash, Ifugao, Tinoc, Totie Mesia

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