What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Kandahar Airport, a four-engine aircraft was struck by a projectile. The impact of a surface-to-air missile caused the plane to crash approximately 22 km away from the airfield. Upon hitting the ground, the wreckage ignited, resulting in a large fire.
There were 14 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board perished during the event. No survivors were identified at the crash site.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the destruction of the aircraft was the direct result of being shot down by a surface-to-air missile during its ascent.