An Australian soldier suffered minor injuries after a helicopter made a hard landing during combat support operations in Afghanistan on Friday.
The incident involving an Australian Ch-47 Chinook helicopter occurred at the Coalition Force Patrol Base in Kandahar province, while the aircraft was transporting personnel and equipment.
Joint Task Force 633 Commander Major General Stuart Smith said the wounded air crewman has informed his next of kin and is likely to return to work in the coming days.
"One of the aircrew was injured and has been treated on site," he said.
"All other personnel onboard underwent precautionary health checks following the incident."
Major General Smith said a damage assessment and recovery team went to the site of the hard landing.
"The teams have secured the Chinook in its location and an investigation into the hard landing is underway," he said.
"Extent of the damage to the aircraft is being assessed.
"The Chinook will be moved to Kandahar Airfield by the safest and most economical means."
An investigation is underway but Defence says it does not appear the incident was caused by enemy fire. (ABC News)
The incident involving an Australian Ch-47 Chinook helicopter occurred at the Coalition Force Patrol Base in Kandahar province, while the aircraft was transporting personnel and equipment.
Joint Task Force 633 Commander Major General Stuart Smith said the wounded air crewman has informed his next of kin and is likely to return to work in the coming days.
"One of the aircrew was injured and has been treated on site," he said.
"All other personnel onboard underwent precautionary health checks following the incident."
Major General Smith said a damage assessment and recovery team went to the site of the hard landing.
"The teams have secured the Chinook in its location and an investigation into the hard landing is underway," he said.
"Extent of the damage to the aircraft is being assessed.
"The Chinook will be moved to Kandahar Airfield by the safest and most economical means."
An investigation is underway but Defence says it does not appear the incident was caused by enemy fire. (ABC News)
Source : Afghan voice Agency (AVA), International Service
