14 Soldiers Die in Helicopter Crash

- Date: August 22, 2007
- Crash location: North of Baghdad
- Killed: Garret McLeod, Nathan Hubbard, Ricky Bell, Michael Hook, Josh Harmon, Phillip J. Brodnick, Corry Paul Taylor, Jessy Pollard, Paul J. Flynn, Derek Dobogai, Jeremy P. Bouffard, Matthew L. Tallman, Tyler R. Seideman, Jason L. Patton
- Crew: Members of Task Force Lightning
- Helicopter: UH-60 Black Hawk

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in northern Iraq on August 22, 2007, killing all 14 United States soldiers aboard. According to the military, the helicopter was not shot down, but experienced mechanical problems. The helicopter had been carrying four crewmembers and 10 passengers from Task Force Lightning.
Task Force Lightning Facts
1. Official name: 44th Signal Battalion
2. February 3, 1944: ConstitutedHonolulu Advertiser: History of Task Force Lightning (August 22, 2007)
3. Motto: "Outstanding"Regimental Division, Office Chief of Signal: 44th Signal Battalion
UH-60 Black Hawk Facts
1. 1979: Entered U.S. Army serviceU.S. Army Fact Files: Black Hawk
2. Replaced UH-1 "Huey"
3. Manufacturers: United Technologies, General ElectricU.S. Army Fact Files: Black Hawk

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