Incident
A cargo aircraft, transporting a load of ammunition and six crew members, was on approach to Kandahar Airport when it was struck by small-arms fire. Despite the hit, the crew continued the approach and landed the aircraft.
Post-Landing Events
After touching down, the aircraft veered off the runway, collided with obstacles, and caught fire. All six crew members managed to escape the aircraft safely.
Explosion and Casualties
Fourteen soldiers who attempted to extinguish the fire, unaware of the ammunition cargo, were killed when the ammunition exploded. The firefighting efforts were undertaken without knowledge of the hazardous nature of the load.
Aftermath
The incident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of 14 military personnel. The crew survived without reported injuries. The investigation would focus on the sequence of events from the small-arms fire to the explosion.