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U.S. helicopter crashes in Iraq; at least 1 dead“The aircraft was conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission.â€by Courtney Kube and Alastair Jamieson / Aug.20.2018 / 5:09 AM ETAn American helicopter crashed in Iraq early Monday, killing at least one member of the U.S.-led coalition and injuring multiple others, U.S. officials said.There were no immediate indications that enemy fire was involved in the crash, which happened at approximately 1 a.m. local time (8 p.m. ET Sunday).“All personnel were recovered … and three were evacuated for further treatment,†the joint Operation Inherent Resolve said in a statement. “The aircraft was conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission.â€Read more at: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-blackhawk-helicopter-crashes-iraq-least-1-dead-n902111