Incident Overview
During its descent to Kandahar Airport, a four-engine aircraft came under ground fire. The crew decided to continue the approach despite the attack. The subsequent landing was hard, resulting in significant structural failure.
Landing and Aftermath
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's tail separated from the fuselage. The aircraft then veered out of control, departing the runway before coming to a stop. All six crew members aboard sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was mislanding after being hit by ground fire on final approach.