Kabul Airport Takeoff: Aircraft Destroyed by Stinger Missile

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Following takeoff from Kabul Airport, the aircraft was struck by a Stinger missile during its climb. The missile impact was localized to the left engine. The event resulted in the aircraft crashing and being completely destroyed. ## Crew Egress and Casualties All six crew members on board successfully bailed out of the aircraft. Five of the occupants sustained no injuries during the egress. The captain, however, was killed. The official findings indicate that the captain's parachute failed to open, leading to his fatality. ## Official Findings The investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by a Stinger missile.