On January 24, 2012, a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 80 operated by Swift Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kabul, Afghanistan. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Afghanistan's aviation authority notified the NTSB of an MD-80 accident on January 24, 2012. The investigation has been delegated to Spain's CIAIAC, with NTSB representation as the state of design.
Accident Notification
The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) has notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an MD-80 aircraft that occurred on January 24, 2012.
Delegation of Investigation
The ACAA delegated the investigation to the Spanish Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC). Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAIAC investigation, as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Information Release
All investigative information will be released by the CIAIAC.
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What happened in the 24 Jan 2012 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 80 accident near Kabul, Afghanistan?
Afghanistan's aviation authority notified the NTSB of an MD-80 accident on January 24, 2012. The investigation has been delegated to Spain's CIAIAC, with NTSB representation as the state of design.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jan 2012 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 80 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Jan 2012 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 80, operated by Swift Air, at Kabul, Afghanistan.
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