The pilot of a French Army Gazelle died when his helicopter crashed in poor weather conditions.  Victim later named as Lieutenant Matthew Gaudin, 37

Date:

10 June, 2011

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

SA341

Location:

20km from USAF's Bagram air base

Country:

Afghanistan

Civil / Military:

Military

Fatalities:

1

Operator:

French-Army

Link:

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/ap/june/260648/Helicopter-crash-kills-NATO-soldier-in-Afghanistan

Link:

http://www.afghanistannews.net/story.php?rid=46056156

Link:

http://www.opex360.com/2011/06/11/un-pilote-dhelicoptere-et-un-caporal-du-35e-ri-tues-en-afghanistan/