RPG attack forces US helicopter down

A US helicopter made an emergency lading near the Iraqi town of Fallujah today, apparently after being hit by a rocket-propelled grenade.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003 - 14:50

A US helicopter made an emergency lading near the Iraqi town of Fallujah today, apparently after being hit by a rocket-propelled grenade.

The military said an OH-58 Kiowa observation helicopter from the 82nd Airborne Division made a "controlled landing". A spokesman said he had no information on casualties nor any further details about the incident.

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