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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Investigation finds engine failure caused Predator crash
A USAF Accident Investigation Board report revealed that engine failure caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator Jan. 17, at a forward location in Southwest Asia.

The mishap was caused by a crack in the crankshaft that ultimately caused the failure of a connecting rod in the aircraft's engine.

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