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British Harrier involved in accident in Afghanistan

Kandahar, Afghanistan - The pilot was injured after ejecting

The pilot of a British Harrier GR9A was injured after ejecting from his fighter aircraft while attempting to make an emergency landing near Kandahar, in Afghanistan. London's ministry of defence stated it yesterday, announcing the opening of an inquiry on the accident. "There were no other passengers on board. At present we are not aware of any other casualties. Emergency services have been called...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104542
Rome, Italy, 05/15/2009 15:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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