An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted Aircraft crashed in Iraq at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time, June 22, 2015.

The aircraft was flying a combat mission when positive control of the aircraft was lost. There are no reports of civilian injuries or damage to civilian property at the crash site.
The RPA crash was not due to enemy fire and a board will convene to determine the specific cause of the crash.
For more information, contact U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs at 011-974-4458-9555 and connect to 436-1624/1412 or email at afcent.pa@afcent.af.mil.