On August 21, 1997, an Antonov AN-32 operated by Afghan Antitaliban Alliance was involved in an aviation accident near Bamyan, Afghanistan during landing or approach. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length, leading to an overrun and subsequent collision with a ravine. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into a ravine after failing to stop during its landing roll at Bamyan Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities.
What happened
During an arrival at Bamyan Airport, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. Unable to halt within the available runway length, the plane overran the landing surface and departed the airfield. The aircraft subsequently struck a ravine.
As a result of the impact, there were 13 fatalities and 2 survivors. The incident occurred during the landing phase of the flight.
Findings
The aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop within the remaining runway distance.
The crash was caused by the inability to stop the aircraft before the runway ended.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length, leading to an overrun and subsequent collision with a ravine.