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Aircraft crash during landing at Kabul Airport (229)

Kabul, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On June 17, 1980, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 229) operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Kabul, Afghanistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Kabul Airport under uncertain conditions.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was involved in a crash during the landing phase of its flight. The incident occurred at Kabul Airport. While the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unclear, the aircraft failed to complete a safe landing and struck the ground.

Findings

At this time, the exact circumstances surrounding the accident have not been determined. There is currently no information regarding the specific cause of the crash or the operational status of the aircraft prior to touchdown. The fate of the occupants involved in the accident remains unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 1980 Antonov AN-26 accident near Kabul, Afghanistan?

An unidentified aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Kabul Airport under uncertain conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 1980 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 1980 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration 229, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Kabul, Afghanistan.

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