Three killed as civilian helicopter crashes in Afghanistan (Updated)
Michael Clawson, who worked for AAR Airlift of Chicago, was in Afghanistan doing work for the U.S. Defense Department. ~Tribune Star, Terre Haute, Indiana
James Scott Ozier, 30, of Imperial, died Monday, January 16, 2012 in a helicopter accident while working in Afghanistan. ~ Beaver County Times
Todd Walker of Arkansas packed a lot of life into his 48 years…
…On Monday, however, Darrell and Jan Walker of Rice Lake received a phone call that their son had died in Afghanistan. The company Todd worked for, Wood Dale, Ill.-based AAR Airlift, reported that a helicopter carrying a crew of three employees, including Todd, was involved in an accident in Helmand Province at about 10:45 a.m. Monday. ~Liam Marlaire, Leader Telegram
(Deutsche Presse-Agentur) – Kandahar, Afghanistan – January 16, 2012 – A civilian helicopter crashed in the southern Afghan province of Helmand Monday, killing all three foreign nationals on board, the authorities said.
Helmand’s deputy police chief, Qamarudin Shirzad, said the helicopter crashed in Nad Ali district probably because of technical problems. ‘The area has been secured now,’ he said.
A security official who confirmed the three deaths, but could not verify the nationalities of the victims, said: ‘The helicopter was completely destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire.’
A spokesman for the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force said, ‘We can only confirm that a civilian helicopter has crashed in Helmand.’
Meanwhile, Taliban spokesman Qari Yousuf Ahmadi said the helicopter has been brought down by their fighters.
The Russian-made helicopter belonged to the US-based ARR airlift company, a contractor for NATO’s operations in Afghanistan. (Click HERE for original article)
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Press Release from AAR:
AAR Airlift Reports Helicopter Accident in Afghanistan
WOOD DALE, ILLINOIS (January 16, 2012) – AAR Airlift, an operating unit of Chicago based AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) reports that a helicopter carrying a crew of three employees was involved in an accident in Helmand Province, Afghanistan at approximately 10:45 a.m., local time, January 16, while conducting operations for the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Company has confirmed that there were three crew member fatalities. The families of all three crew members have been contacted. The Company reports that no passengers were aboard the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Company officials are working closely and cooperating fully with authorities in Afghanistan and stateside. A recovery effort is underway and the cause of the accident is unknown. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Company is focused on its employees and their families. A dedicated hotline has been set up for employees and family members at (321) 837-2427 for updates and support information. (Click HERE for original article)
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Tuesday, January 17th 2012 at 11:29 am |
What are the names of the civilian contractors killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, January 17th 2012 at 11:39 am |
The names have not been released yet, the news media is reporting that all three were Americans.
Wednesday, January 18th 2012 at 8:09 am |
Any news on the names of the civilian contractors killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Monday. I have a very good friend who is a contractor. He is in another part of the world. But you never know.
Any news would be greatly appreciated.
Thursday, January 19th 2012 at 4:09 am |
The post has been updated with links to articles on two of those killed:
Michael Clawson, Indiana
Todd Walker, Arkansas
Thursday, January 19th 2012 at 11:24 am |
I haven’t seen anything on the third civilian contractor killed in Afghanistan on Monday. Do you know the third name.
Thursday, January 19th 2012 at 3:03 pm |
Apparently there has been another Helicopter crash in Afghanistan:
Marine helicopter crashes in Afghanistan
Published January 19, 2012 – DEVELOPING: US military sources tell Fox News that a Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan on Thursday.
Sources say there were casualties as a result, however, the military is still gathering details about the incident.
According to one source, the accident is so recent that the crash site has yet to be secured.
Friday, January 20th 2012 at 1:22 pm |
Also James Scott Ozier, PA / AL
Friday, January 20th 2012 at 4:56 pm |
Thank you so much. You are the only ones one can rely on for the truth. As much as I feel for the men who lost their lives, my friend was not one of them.
Friday, January 20th 2012 at 11:33 pm |
My nephew was James Scott Ozier, his Mother is my Sister, He was pretty much a newlywed, Married May 2011, had alot going for him, I trust as good a mechanic as he was, it was not machanical error, I lean towards this damned war thats going on and still nothing has been won or accomplished, How many more men and women must die to make it right? RIP Scott!
Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 8:34 am |
My condolences to you and your family.
Thursday, March 8th 2012 at 12:22 pm |
This is very sad, RIP to them all. Why will AAR not come forward with the facts and tell why the helicopter went down. Crash due to machanically problems, mmm hard to believe in a area where Taliban is active
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 at 5:21 pm |
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I respect and honor all the men and women who serve, in whatever capacity they can, working side by side with our armed forces in this conflict.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 5:12 am |
What was the name of the company they worked for
Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 2:18 pm |
Scott worked for AAR Airlift (Blackwater)
Thursday, January 19th 2012 at 4:17 am |
Thank you. One more to go. Thank you so much.
Friday, January 20th 2012 at 1:15 pm |
The last one sadly is the fellow in this obituary whom is my cousin: http://www.timesonline.com/your_news/obituaries/james-scott-ozier/article_ad19189d-2b9f-57ec-be2c-fc4dfc224882.html
Friday, January 20th 2012 at 1:42 pm |
I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for the information, I have updated the post.
Friday, January 20th 2012 at 5:24 pm |
I am so sorry for the loss of your cousin. My heart breaks for you. God bless.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 2:21 pm |
Scott is your cousin? we should know each other then…. you must be on his Fathers side of the family, even though me n Scott sometimes had our diffrences, He didnt deserve this.. None of them deserve this
Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 1:42 pm |
Please accept my condolences for you and your family. My cousin was killed in the Iraq war by a car bomb and to this day it is still hard. Blessings on you and your family. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 4:24 pm |
Scott was my friend & worked together at ft.rucker
and in Tikrit Iraq. Scott was an excellent helo mechanic & a quick study. I will miss him. My heart goes out to his wife Lauren and his best friend Vern Stavings. God Bless You Scott
cole schmitt