What happened
A cargo operation traveling from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to Kabul, Afghanistan, ended in a fatal accident during the approach phase. The flight, which included a scheduled stop in Kokand, was transporting a shipment of fuel drums at the time of the incident.
During the descent toward Kabul-Khwaja Rawash Airport, air traffic control directed the crew to remain at flight level 190. This instruction was issued to ensure separation from an Antonov AN-32 that was operating at flight level 180. Shortly after this instruction, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted the ground approximately 7.6 km east of the airport, resulting in a massive explosion. There were nine fatalities and no survivors.
Findings
While the specific technical reason for the loss of control was not detailed, the aircraft was performing a descent maneuver under specific altitude restrictions when the uncontrolled descent occurred.