Aircraft crash during approach to Bamyan Airport

No fatalities • Bamyan, Afghanistan • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway while attempting to land at Bamyan Airport, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Bamyan Airport, a twin engine aircraft impacted the ground several hundred meters before reaching the runway threshold. The impact occurred under circumstances that remain undetermined at this time.

Despite the severity of the crash, all 20 occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the event and was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

The specific reasons for the descent into the ground prior to reaching the runway have not yet been established by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-01-08 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Bamyan, Afghanistan?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway while attempting to land at Bamyan Airport, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-01-08 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-01-08 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration YA-GAY, operated by Bakhtar Afghan Airlines, at Bamyan, Afghanistan.

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