What happened
On a scheduled flight from Kunduz Airport to Kabul, a twin engine aircraft encountered difficult flying conditions characterized by fog and low visibility. During the flight, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope situated to the south of the Salag Pass.
The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate, and all 44 fatalities were recorded among the passengers and crew. The flight was carrying 38 passengers and six crew members, including six foreign nationals. Following the accident, an ISAF helicopter crew located the debris field three days after the event. The wreckage was found at an altitude of 4,270 metres, situated within a snow-covered region.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the en route phase of flight.
- Marginal weather conditions and limited visibility caused by fog were present at the time of the collision.