An MQ-9 Reaper drone was taking off from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., when it crashed on the runway at about 7:55 a.m. Dec. 6.
The 49th Wing at Holloman said no injuries had been reported and access to the base was not affected, according to preliminary information released by email.
First responders were “on the scene to ensure safety and security,” and the cause of the crash was under investigation.
A Reaper assigned to the wing was damaged in a previous accident when it skidded off the runway Sept. 2, 2020, also during a takeoff attempt.