Incident Overview
On May 17, 2010, at approximately 0840 Local Time, Antonov An-24 aircraft registration YA-PIS impacted mountainous terrain while operating as Pamir Airways Flight 112. The flight was en route from Konduz Airport to Kabul International Airport. The collision resulted in the fatalities of all individuals on board, comprising 39 passengers and five flight crew members.
Investigation Jurisdiction and Assistance
The accident falls under the jurisdiction of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was requested to provide technical assistance specifically regarding the examination and extraction of data from the aircraft's Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS).
Official Information Sources
Further details concerning this event are available through the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, located in Kabul. The ministry can be contacted via telephone at +93-[0] 20-210 10 30 or through their official website at www.motca.gov.af. This summary is provided for informational purposes and reflects only data obtained from or released by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.