Date:04/09/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/04/stories/2006090404481600.htm

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"British plane shot down"

KANDAHAR: Investigators on Sunday probed a reconnaissance plane crash that killed 14 troops, the worst lost of life for British forces in Afghanistan.

A purported Taliban spokesman claimed its militia shot the plane down on Saturday in Kandahar province, but British Defence Secretary Des Browne said the crash appeared to be ``a terrible accident.'' NATO said the plane had reported a technical problem before crashing.