What happened
During the final approach phase toward Kandahar Airport, a four-engine aircraft was struck by projectiles from ground fire. Despite the impact, the crew proceeded with the landing sequence. The arrival was characterized by a heavy touchdown on the runway.
Following this hard landing, the structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised as the tail section became detached. The loss of control caused the aircraft to veer away from the active runway, eventually coming to a stop off the paved surface. The incident resulted in six injuries among the crew members, and the aircraft was subsequently destroyed.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained damage from ground-based fire while descending.
- The primary factor leading to the accident was a mislanding following the impact of ground fire during the approach.