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Cargo Aircraft Destroyed After Hard Landing at Shindand Air Base (EK-12112)

Shindand, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 19, 2012, an Antonov AN-12 (registration EK-12112) operated by Air Armenia was involved in an aviation accident near Shindand, Afghanistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine cargo aircraft carrying 4,700 pounds of voting documents for U.S. soldiers made a hard landing at Shindand Air Base. The left main gear was torn off on the second bounce, and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire. All six occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Cargo Details A four-engine cargo aircraft was completing a flight to Shindand Air Force Base when it made a hard landing and bounced. The aircraft was carrying a load of 4,700 pounds of voting documents intended for U.S. soldiers based at Shindand Air Force Base. ## Runway Excursion and Damage For unknown reasons, the aircraft landed hard and bounced. On the second touchdown, the left main landing gear was torn off. The aircraft then slid for approximately 1,750 meters before veering off the runway to the left and coming to rest in a drainage ditch. ## Casualties and Aircraft Status All six occupants escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and a post-impact fire. ## Official Notice The U.S. Federal Voting Assistance Program published a notice on 24 October 2012, informing that the mail consisted of voting documents for U.S. soldiers covering the U.S. Presidential Election of 6 November 2012.

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What happened in the 19 Oct 2012 Antonov AN-12 accident near Shindand, Afghanistan?

A four-engine cargo aircraft carrying 4,700 pounds of voting documents for U.S. soldiers made a hard landing at Shindand Air Base. The left main gear was torn off on the second bounce, and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire. All six occupants escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 2012 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 2012 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration EK-12112, operated by Air Armenia, at Shindand, Afghanistan.

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