Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight into Kabul experienced a runway excursion after landing long. The approach and landing sequence deviated from standard procedures, leading to a substantial runway overrun.
Approach and Landing
During the approach to Kabul, the captain deviated from the prescribed approach path. Other crew members alerted the captain to the deviation and the need to go around, but the captain did not initiate a go-around. The aircraft arrived too high on the glide path and touched down 2,300 meters beyond the runway threshold.
Runway Overrun
After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway by 660 meters, colliding with obstacles along the way. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft.
Occupant Injuries
The navigator was killed in the accident. The other five occupants, including the captain and other crew, sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be: wrong approach configuration on part of the captain who failed to initiate a go-around.