Aircraft crash in Nuristan province, Afghanistan

3 fatalities • Nuristan, Afghanistan • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a mission over Nuristan, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

During a counter-narcoterrorism mission, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Bagram Air Force Base to operate over the Nuristan province. While conducting the mission, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain. The exact circumstances surrounding the impact remain undetermined.

Following the accident, the wreckage was not located immediately; it was discovered seven days after the event. Search and rescue teams reached the crash site on October 27. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all three crew members onboard.

Findings

There are currently no specific findings regarding the cause of the crash, as the specific circumstances leading to the mountain strike have not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-10-13 Beechcraft C-12 Huron accident near Nuristan, Afghanistan?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a mission over Nuristan, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-10-13 Beechcraft C-12 Huron accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-10-13 involved a Beechcraft C-12 Huron, registration 78-23135, operated by United States Army, at Nuristan, Afghanistan.

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