Accident Overview
On October 12, 2010, at approximately 1505 UTC, a Lockheed L-100 Hercules operated by Trans Afrique Airlines under contract to National Air Cargo crashed while maneuvering to land at Kabul International Airport (OAKB) in Kabul, Afghanistan. The aircraft, registration 5X-TUC, was destroyed upon impact. All two flight crew members and six passengers on board sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, and was destined for Kabul International Airport. The aircraft was conducting a landing approach when the accident occurred.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation of Afghanistan (MoTCA). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of the Manufacturer of the aircraft. All information regarding the investigation will be released by the MoTCA.