Military investigating Air Force drone that crashed in Libya

[rangerrebew]

Military investigating Air Force drone that crashed in Libya
By Jonathan Lehrfeld
 Aug 24, 12:26 PM
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An unmanned Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed in the vicinity of Benghazi, Libya, earlier this week, prompting an investigation by U.S. Africa Command, officials confirmed Wednesday.

In a statement provided to Military Times, U.S. AFRICOM spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Pietrack said that the “aircraft was operating in support of U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland’s diplomatic engagements” when it crashed.

Pietrack added that the aircraft’s operation schedule had already been “coordinated with the appropriate Libyan authorities. ... We do not have any further information at this time.”

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2022/08/24/military-investigating-air-force-drone-that-crashed-in-libya/

[rangerrebew]

They may as well set up an investigation committee now for Navy surface drones.  It seems it's tough enough to navigate without hitting something with people actually on the ship, imagine what it will be like navigating by someone not even there.

[PeteS in CA]

Benghazi ... Benghazi ... Benghazi ... why does that name have a familiar ring?