MQ-1B Predator accident report released Published Feb. 3, 2009 Air Combat Command Public Affairs LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (ACCNS) -- An ignition module failure caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator east of Ali Air Base (AB), Iraq, May 2, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released today. The $3.8 million Predator was assigned to the 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. There were no injuries or damage to other property or equipment. According to the investigation, the intermittent failure of the ignition module caused loss of power resulting in loss of thrust. The pilot was unable to recover thrust control. This resulted in the aircraft impacting the ground. The ignition module assembly, considered the 'heart and soul' of the engine ignition system, ultimately controls the spark to the engine cylinders to run the engine. For more information, please contact Air Combat Command Public Affairs at (757) 764-5007 or e-mail accpa.operations@langley.af.mil.