U.S. Helicopter Goes Down In Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) _ A U.S. helicopter went down Tuesday after coming under fire in eastern Baghdad, and the crew members were safely evacuated, the military said. <br/><br/>The AH-64 Apache helicopter made

Tuesday, July 31st 2007, 7:31 am

By: News On 6

BAGHDAD (AP) _ A U.S. helicopter went down Tuesday after coming under fire in eastern Baghdad, and the crew members were safely evacuated, the military said.

The AH-64 Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing after facing ground fire east of the predominantly Shiite New Baghdad district, according to a statement.

U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Garver said it was not known if the aircraft had been damaged, but the incident was under investigation.

The two crew members were taken to a U.S. military hospital for a routine evaluation, the military said.