Aircraft accident near Fakhrabad, Tajikistan

1 fatality • Fakhrabad, Tajikistan • Landing (descent or approach)

A fatal aircraft accident occurred during a return flight to Fakhrabad Airfield following a skydiving mission near Dushanbe.

What happened

During a local skydiving operation in the vicinity of Fakhrabad, approximately 30 km southwest of Dushanbe, an aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The flight was engaged in a mission involving the deployment of eight skydivers, all of whom had successfully exited the cabin prior to the incident.

As the crew attempted to return to Fakhrabad Airfield, the aircraft went down during the final approach phase of the flight. The impact resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. The captain of the aircraft was killed in the crash, while the copilot sustained serious injuries.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-08-04 Antonov AN-2 accident near Fakhrabad, Tajikistan?

A fatal aircraft accident occurred during a return flight to Fakhrabad Airfield following a skydiving mission near Dushanbe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-08-04 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-08-04 involved a Antonov AN-2, registration RT-15-305, operated by DOSAAF, at Fakhrabad, Tajikistan.

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