Fatal aircraft impact near Herat during snowstorm

21 fatalities • Herat, Afghanistan • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside approximately 50 km from Herat while flying through heavy snow, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a period of active snowfall, an aircraft was navigating through a snowstorm when it struck the slope of a mountain. The impact occurred at an altitude near a mountain range situated roughly 50 km from Herat. Following the disappearance of the flight, search efforts located the debris field several days after the incident.

There were 21 fatalities recorded among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported from the crash site. The wreckage was discovered in the mountainous terrain following an investigation into the plane's last known position.

Findings

  • The flight was in the cruise phase of flight at the time of the accident.
  • Severe weather conditions, specifically a snowstorm, were present during the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while operating in heavy snowstorm conditions.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-01-02 Douglas DC-3 accident near Herat, Afghanistan?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside approximately 50 km from Herat while flying through heavy snow, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-01-02 Douglas DC-3 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 21 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-01-02 involved a Douglas DC-3, operated by Ariana Afghan Airlines, at Herat, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while operating in heavy snowstorm conditions.

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