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Showing Original Post only (View all)Crash of 747 caught on dashcam in Afghanistan (video) [View all]
Source: LA Observed
A National Air Cargo 747 flying for the US Mobility Command stalled and crashed soon after taking off Monday from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Seven crew members died in the crash, which was caught on video.
Family members mourn 6 from Michigan killed in plane crash in Afghanistan
Brad Hasler was married in a small ceremony about two weeks ago.
But his life came to a tragic end Monday when he and six other civilians, all but one of them from Michigan, were killed when a cargo plane crashed after taking off from Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan.
He was just a great fun guy, said neighbor and friend Krista Oetjens, 38. He loved life. There was never a dull moment with him. I just cant believe this happened. Im in shock.
http://www.freep.com/article/20130430/NEWS06/304300124/plane-crash-Afghanistan-national-airlines-Brad-Hasler-Jamie-Brokaw
Read more: http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2013/04/crash_of_747_caught_on_da.phpsource
those people on the ground were lucky to say the least
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Thanks, I was just going to ask what changed the angle of ascent - I'm amazed anyone survived.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#16
Sorry to hear that... Sabotage was a thought I had too, unfortunately. Either mechanical with tying
freshwest
May 2013
#26
It seemed like he took a long sigh near the end before speeding up to go and help.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#18
That focus will make come to you. The poster I replied to was talking about the video maker. Bye.
freshwest
May 2013
#41
I'm thinking that the driver is a contractor or airfield security or something
Blue_Tires
May 2013
#43
Agreed. I don't think we need to nitpick at people at the site of sudden tragedy.
freshwest
May 2013
#44
I'm hoping it wasn't some kind of computer malfunction. Someone says the cargo shifted, though.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#17
I'd think it was the cargo shifting on takeoff causing the weight and balance to shift to the rear
neverforget
Apr 2013
#8
My uninformed speculation is the pilot went full throttle and that caused smoke
AngryAmish
May 2013
#33