US helicopter shot down in Iraq, seven believed dead
WASHINGTON (AFP) Apr 03, 2003 A US Blackhawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, and seven of the troops on board were believed dead, a Defense Department official said late Wednesday.
"There were 11 on board," the official said. "Preliminary reports say seven were killed."
The Blackhawk UH-60A, a transport helicopter, was apparently brought down by small arms fire, he said.
