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MQ-1B Predator accident report released U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Dominique

Air Combat Command Public Affairs Airman Daniel Snider, 23d Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, paces after getting sprayed
with oleoresin capsicum spray, March 11 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. After being shocked
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Inadvertant entry into clouds coincid- with a Taser, Snider volunteered to be sprayed with OC spray, the law enforcement
ing with momentary loss of satellite link caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator equivalent to pepper spray.
Sept. 24, 2015, according to an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report
released March 31. STUNNED, from page 2 ________ always have a goal to work toward. Have
something to prove to yourself or some-
The aircraft was operating in an undisclosed area at the time of the mishap. goals. I always feel like I can do more. one else.
The board president found, by a preponderance of evidence, that significant Often times, people set goals and then
contributing factors of the mishap were unforecasted and rapidly deteriorating It’s became a common notion to be
weather conditions, combined with the flight crew’s breakdown of visual scan get distracted by life. Family matters content with who you are, but I say that
and complacency. The aircraft was operated by the 18th Reconnaisance Squadron, come along or work will draw them away. is wrong. Never be content with who you
Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Total losses are approximately $5.1 million, and They may fall into complacency and fail are and always strive to better yourself
the aircraft was not recovered. to ever reach those goals. It’s important every day!
The report notes the aircraft crew failed to recognize subtle changes in the to hold yourself accountable for the goals
weather prompting the need to conduct a more timely weather scan. When the you set and give yourself time to work I’m not sure where my Air Force
aircraft flew into cloud cover, it simultaneously lost satellite link. Shortly there- towards them. career will go, but I can guarantee that
after, the crew spotted ice buildup using the onboard camera. Before they could wherever I am, whatever I’m doing, I’ll
recover the aircraft from cloud cover, ice buildup and lost link made the controls Whether it is professional or personal, be pushing myself to be my best.
erratic, causing the aircraft to stall. A later flight by another aircraft confirmed
the crash site. The wreckage was not recovered.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson

The primary mission of the MQ-1
Predator is interdiction and
conducting armed reconnaissance
against critical, perishable targets.
When the MQ-1 is not actively
pursuing its primary mission,
it provides reconnaissance,
surveillance and target acquisition
in support of the Joint Forces
commander.

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