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Biography
Durant was the pilot of Super Six Four, the second UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to crash on the October 3, 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. The helicopter was attacked by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) and although the aircraft remained stable, a few minutes later it began to malfunction; which lead to its crash about a mile southwest of the raid's target.
He retired recently but offers conferences to military personnel about helicopter maneuvering and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations.
Durant also offers talks about the accountant of the raid and the experiences he lived as a hostage. He personally offered an extensive chat to actor Ron Eldard, who interpreted Durant in the movie Black Hawk Down — which chronicles the events of the raid.