Accident Overview
While descending to Bagram Air Force Base, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field near the village of Jabal-os-Sarāj, approximately 20 kilometers north of the airbase. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident, and all eight occupants were killed. The incident occurred during the approach phase, but the aircraft lost control before reaching the runway.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the pilot-in-command adopted an excessive rate of descent at an excessive speed, causing the aircraft to partially disintegrate in the air due to aerodynamic forces that exceeded the design and certification limits of the aircraft. This loss of structural integrity led to the uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash. No other contributing factors were identified in the investigation.