Aircraft excursion at Kabul Airport following landing

No fatalities • Kabul, Afghanistan • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight arriving from Dubai veered off the runway at Kabul Airport, resulting in minor injuries and significant aircraft damage.

What happened

Following a routine cargo operation departing from Dubai, an aircraft arrived at Kabul Airport without prior incident. Upon completing the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The plane drifted toward the left side of the runway before coming to a complete stop off the paved surface.

During the excursion, a small fire ignited in the vicinity of the landing gear. Emergency responders were able to suppress the flames quickly. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no fatalities. The six crew members on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage, though they sustained minor injuries during the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft became uncontrollable immediately after touchdown.
  • The incident resulted in the destruction of the airframe.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-04-25 Antonov AN-12 accident near Kabul, Afghanistan?

A cargo flight arriving from Dubai veered off the runway at Kabul Airport, resulting in minor injuries and significant aircraft damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-04-25 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-04-25 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration UN-11003, operated by ATMA Aircompany, at Kabul, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

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