Aircraft crash near Jabal-os-Sarāj

8 fatalities • Jabal-os-Sarāj, Afghanistan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its descent into Bagram Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Bagram Air Force Base, an aircraft lost control while descending. The flight path ended in a field situated approximately 20 km north of the airbase, near Jabal-os-Sarāj. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were eight fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the pilot-in-command utilized a descent rate and airspeed that were both excessive. These flight parameters created aerodynamic loads that surpassed the structural design and certification limits of the aircraft, leading to partial mid-air disintegration before the final impact.

Probable cause

The pilot's use of an excessive rate of descent and speed caused aerodynamic forces to exceed the aircraft's structural limits.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-01-22 Antonov AN-26 accident near Jabal-os-Sarāj, Afghanistan?

An aircraft crashed during its descent into Bagram Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-01-22 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-01-22 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration 05, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Jabal-os-Sarāj, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's use of an excessive rate of descent and speed caused aerodynamic forces to exceed the aircraft's structural limits.

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