Single-engine aircraft crash in Bamyan province

2 fatalities • Bamyan, Afghanistan • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain shortly after departing Bamyan Airport, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Bamyan Airport, a single-engine aircraft struck the peak of a rocky mountain. The flight was engaged in a mission to repatriate the remains of a deceased soldier at the time of the accident. The impact with the terrain resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.

During the crash, the two crew members on board were killed. Additionally, the accident resulted in five injuries among the passengers being transported on the flight.

Findings

No specific technical cause for the impact with the mountain has been officially determined from the available reports.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-10-12 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Bamyan, Afghanistan?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain shortly after departing Bamyan Airport, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-10-12 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-10-12 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration YA22382, operated by Afghan Republican Air Force - Afghan Hanai Qurah, at Bamyan, Afghanistan.

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