What happened
While performing an approach to its destination, a four-engine airplane transporting 25 tons of equipment and 11 individuals was intercepted by a projectile. The aircraft was operating on a route originating from Tashkent.
During the descent phase, a Strela surface-to-air missile impacted the left wing of the aircraft, specifically striking the section located between the first and second engines. This impact caused the flight crew to lose control of the vessel. The plane subsequently descended rapidly and struck the ground approximately 20 km southeast of Kabul. The collision resulted in a massive explosion upon impact.
Findings
All 11 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. Investigations concluded that the primary reason for the loss of the aircraft was the impact of a surface-to-air missile on the wing structure.