30 members of the US military, a civilian interpreter and 7 Afghan soldiers died.  Initial reports suggest it was shot down by Taliban forces

Date:

6 August, 2011

Make:

Boeing

Model:

CH-47

Location:

Tangi valley, Wardak Province

Country:

Afghanistan

Civil / Military:

Military

Fatalities:

38

Operator:

US-Army

Link:

http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=64947

Link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14430735