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Crash of an Antonov AN-26RT in Jabal-os-Sarāj: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
05
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Jabal-os-Sarāj
Parwan
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While descending to Bagram AFB, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located near Jabal-os-Sarāj, about 20 km north of the airbase. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot-in-command adopted an excessive rate of descent at an excessive speed, causing the aircraft to partially disintegrate in the air due to aerodynamic forces that exceeded the design and certification of the aircraft.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 at Bagram AFB

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Bagram AFB
Parwan
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Bagram AFB, the four engine airplane and especially the nose gear were struck by ground fire. Upon touchdown, the airplane became uncontrollable, veered off runway and collided with two parked Mil Mi-6 helicopters. All five crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Struck by ground fire on final approach.
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